Overview

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.

Cast

Aprile Millo

Aida

Dolora Zajick

Amneris

Sherrill Milnes

Amonasro

Paata Burchuladze

Ramfis

Plácido Domingo

Radamès

N/A

Dimitri Kavrakos

Il Re dell'Egitto

Mark Baker

Un Messaggero

N/A

Margaret Jane Wray

Sacerdotessa