This 1985 production of Verdi's operatic masterpiece as marked the Pavarotti's (long-awaited) first Italian performance in the role of Ramades. Staged in the magnificently opulent setting of La Scala, this AIDA gets the lush treatment it deserves. The story of a pharoah's love for a slave in the exotic and Biblical setting of .. Read more
| Starring | Lorin Maazel, Luciano Pavarotti, Maria Chiara, La Scala Chorus |
|---|---|
| Genres | Music/Musical |
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This 1985 production of Verdi's operatic masterpiece as marked the Pavarotti's (long-awaited) first Italian performance in the role of Ramades. Staged in the magnificently opulent setting of La Scala, this AIDA gets the lush treatment it deserves. The story of a pharoah's love for a slave in the exotic and Biblical setting of Ancient Egypt, AIDA is arguably one of the most adored operas ever written.
| Starring | Lorin Maazel, Luciano Pavarotti, Maria Chiara, La Scala Chorus, La Scala Theatre Orchestra |
|---|---|
| Studio | ARTHAUS MUSIK |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 40 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Music/Musical |
| Language | DVD: Italian |
| Subtitles | DVD: Dutch, English, French, German |
| Released | DVD: 03 Jul 2000 Production year: 1986 |
| Format | DVD |
Fantastic stage, costume and cast.
Performance excellent, both musically and staging, though visually it is rather fuzzy. Definitely worth seeing, though.