Opera in 4 acts
Libretto: Antonio Ghislanzoni [Based: French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette's scenario]
First performance: December 24, 1871, Dar Elopera al-Misria, Cairo
Aida - Cheryl Studer
Amneris - Luciana d'Intino
Radames - Dennis O'Neill
Amonsaro - Alexandru Agache
Ramfis - Robert Lloyd
King of Egypt - Mark Beesley
Messenger - John Marsden
High Priestess - Yvonne Barclay
A spectacular Covent Garden production of Verdi's most popular opera featuring Cheryl Studer and Dennis O'Neill. Also starring Luciana d'Intino, Alexandru Agache, Robert Lloyd, Mark Beesley, John Marsden, and Yvonne Barclay. Edward Downes conducts the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. |
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