Early recordings of Franco Zeffirelli's 2006 production of Verdi's opera which saw Roberto ... It is in fact Amneris' Ethiopian slave Aida whom Radames loves. Ramades wins the war against the ...

Nilsson may be the most demure Aida ever to grace the Met stage. Her simple sheath instantly marks her as an outsider, but her regal bearing is that of a princess. Simplicity was Nilsson’s trump card, ...

Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer brings a new production of Verdi’s grand masterpiece Aida to the Met next ... between love and country, one of opera’s defining roles.

With new 'Aida' staging, Met tries out grandiose opera for the contemporary age "Aida" has long epitomized opera at its most extravagant -- think sweeping sets, luxurious costumes and even real ...

Aida has long epitomised opera at its most extravagant - think sweeping sets, luxurious costumes and even real-live horses, an experience intended to transfix the audience with grandeur.