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 |
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| 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 |
|---|---|
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 40 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Music/Musical |
| Language | DVD: Italian |
| Subtitles | DVD: Dutch, English, French, German |
| Released | Production year: 1986 To Rent: DVD: not available |
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A Good Introduction to Opera
Fantastic stage, costume and cast.
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OTT
I've been avidly working my way through all the famous Verdi operas on DVD, and settled down to watch this with eager anticipation, already being familiar ... read more »
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Listen to it but look away
The singing is great and the music is beautiful but the costumes, hair , make-up and sets are absolutely over the top to the point of distraction- whole ... read more »
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Aida - La Scala
Performance excellent, both musically and staging, though visually it is rather fuzzy. Definitely worth seeing, though.
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