Music · United States of America · 1981 · 2h 43m

Aida - San Francisco Opera

Director

Cast

Margaret Price as Aida Luciano Pavarotti as Radamès Stefania Toczyska as Amneris Kurt Rydl as Ramfis Kevin Langan as King of Egypt Simon Estes as Amonasro

Crew

Giuseppe Verdi — Original Music Composer Antonio Ghislanzoni — Writer

Synopsis

An Egyptian military commander, Radamès, struggles to choose between his love for the enslaved Ethiopian princess Aida, and his loyalty to the Pharaoh. To complicate the story further, the Pharaoh's daughter Amneris is in love with Radamès, although he does not return her feelings.

Mood & Themes

opera opera live performance

Key Collaborators

Sam Wanamaker Director Brian Large Director Giuseppe Verdi Original Music Composer Antonio Ghislanzoni Writer

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