This Aida DVD (The Royal Opera) explores the collision between love and duty, as well as the clash of nations. Director Robert Carsen situates Verdi's large-scale drama within a contemporary world, framing its power struggles and toxic jealousies in the apparatus of a modern, totalitarian state. Antonio Pappano conducts Verdi's glorious, monumental score
Aida:Elena Stikhina
Radames:Francesco Meli
Amneris:Agnieszka Rehlis
Amonasro:Ludovic Tézier
Ramfis:Soloman Howard
King of Egypt: In Sung Sim
High Priestess: Francesca Chiejna
Messenger:Andrés Presno
Royal Opera Chorus
Chorus Director: William Spaulding
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Conductor:Antonio Pappano
Director:Robert Carsen
Extras:Cast and creatives discuss Aida; Antonio Pappano introduces the music of Aida; Cast gallery
Subtitles:EN, FR,DE,JP,KO
Format: NTSC
Running Time: 157 +10 mins
Year: 2022