Aida
Synopsis
AIDA, an Ethiopian princess, is captured and brought into slavery in Egypt. A military commander, Radamès, struggles to choose between his love for her and his loyalty to the Pharaoh. To complicate the story further, Radamès is loved by the Pharaoh's daughter Amneris, although he does not return her feelings. Sonja Frisell’s production captures all the grandeur and excitement of Verdi’s monumental opera, particularly the great triumphal scene where the Egyptian army, led by Radamès (Plácido Domingo), returns victorious from war. Aprile Millo is Aida, the slave girl whose love for Radamès has her squaring off with Amneris (Dolora Zajick), the Egyptian princess who also loves him. Sherrill Milnes is Amonasro, and James Levine leads The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Ghislanzoni
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi, James Levine
- Original Title
- Aida
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large
Antonio Ghislanzoni
Giuseppe Verdi, James Levine
Sonja Frisell, Peter Gelb
Department Leadership Roster
Sonja Frisell
Producer
Antonio Ghislanzoni
Writer
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Brian Large
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aida
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Aida about?
AIDA, an Ethiopian princess, is captured and brought into slavery in Egypt. A military commander, Radamès, struggles to choose between his love for her and his loyalty to the Pharaoh. To complicate the story further, Radamès is loved by the Pharaoh's daughter Amneris, although he does not return her feelings. Sonja Frisell’s production captures all the grandeur and excitement of Verdi’s monumental opera, particularly the great triumphal scene where the Egyptian army, led by Radamès (Plácido Domingo), returns victorious from war. Aprile Millo is Aida, the slave girl whose love for Radamès has her squaring off with Amneris (Dolora Zajick), the Egyptian princess who also loves him. Sherrill Milnes is Amonasro, and James Levine leads The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet.
Who directed Aida?
Aida was directed by Brian Large.
Who stars in Aida?
The principal cast of Aida includes Aprile Millo, Dolora Zajick, Sherrill Milnes, Paata Burchuladze, Plácido Domingo.
When was Aida released and how long is it?
Aida was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Aida?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Aida was composed by Giuseppe Verdi, James Levine.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Aida?
Aida holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).