Movie Description
Verdi: Aida
(2012)Overview
Set in Memphis and Thebes during the time of the pharaohs, the story centres on a love affair between Aida, an Ethiopian slave owned by Amneris, the pharaoh’s daughter, and Radamès, a captain in the Egyptian guard. Their relationship is thwarted by the armed conflict between their two peoples and the jealousy of Amneris, who is in love with Radamès. ‘Aida’ is an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi, with a libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni based on a plot by Auguste Mariette, premiered on 24 December 1871 at the Khedivial Opera House in Cairo. From the box set ‘Tutto Verdi’, featuring 27 of Verdi’s operas. Recorded live at the Teatro Regio in Parma on 1 and 5 February 2012.
Featured Crew
Cast
Aida
The King
Amnéris
Radamès
Amonasro
Ramfis
A Messenger
A Priestess
Conductor
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Facts
Original TitleVerdi: Aida
Status Released
Release Information
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2012-02-28
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 02h 34m
Production CompaniesC Major Entertainment
Genres
- Music
