The Metropolitan Opera: Aida
Synopsis
With its cast of hundreds, thrilling score, and sweeping tale of love and heroics in ancient Egypt, Verdi’s Aida has long been a fixture on the stages of every major opera house in the world. For the 2018 revival of Sonja Frisell’s monumental production of this grand masterpiece, the Met assembled a truly all-star cast. Soprano Anna Netrebko takes on the title role for the first time at the Met, and mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili plays her rival, the conniving princess Amneris. Tenor Aleksandrs Antonenko is Radamès, the warrior that both women love, and Quinn Kelsey lends his robust baritone to Aida’s father, the fallen king Amonasro. Maestro Nicola Luisotti is on the podium to conduct this epic performance, filmed as part of the Met’s series of Live in HD cinema transmissions.
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The MET: Live in HD 2019 - Aida trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Ghislanzoni
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Aida
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antonio Ghislanzoni
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Antonio Ghislanzoni
Writer
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Aida about?
With its cast of hundreds, thrilling score, and sweeping tale of love and heroics in ancient Egypt, Verdi’s Aida has long been a fixture on the stages of every major opera house in the world. For the 2018 revival of Sonja Frisell’s monumental production of this grand masterpiece, the Met assembled a truly all-star cast. Soprano Anna Netrebko takes on the title role for the first time at the Met, and mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili plays her rival, the conniving princess Amneris. Tenor Aleksandrs Antonenko is Radamès, the warrior that both women love, and Quinn Kelsey lends his robust baritone to Aida’s father, the fallen king Amonasro. Maestro Nicola Luisotti is on the podium to conduct this epic performance, filmed as part of the Met’s series of Live in HD cinema transmissions.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Aida?
The Metropolitan Opera: Aida was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Aida?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Aida includes Anna Netrebko, Anita Rachvelishvili, Aleksandrs Antonenko, Dmitry Belosselskiy, Ryan Speedo Green.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Aida released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Aida was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Aida?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Aida was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.