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.

Rating: 6.313

Cast:

Paata

Burchuladze

Plácido

Domingo

Dimitri

Kavrakos

Mark

Baker

Margaret

Jane

Aprile

Millo

Dolora

Zajick

Sherrill

Milnes

Paata

Burchuladze

Plácido

Domingo

Dimitri

Kavrakos

Mark

Baker

Margaret

Jane

Aprile

Millo

Dolora

Zajick

Sherrill

Milnes

Paata

Burchuladze

Plácido

Domingo