Aida (1985)
La Scala went all out for its 1986 production of this grandest of grand operas, with a strong cast and, most important for a video recording, a larger-than-life staging. The Triumph Scene in Act II is by no means Aida's only attraction, but it is the part that makes the strongest and most lasting impression and it is the visual and musical climax of this production. Stage director Luca Ronconi brings on a procession to dwarf all processions: looted treasures, heroic statuary, miserable captives struggling under the lash of whip-bearing slave drivers. On par with these visuals is Lorin Maazel's first-class performance of the popular Grand March with the outstanding La Scala chorus and orchestra. In Act III, the contrasting tranquility of the Nile Scene also gets a visual treatment to match the music's qualities.
Cast
- Maria Chiara - Aida
- Luciano Pavarotti - Radamès
- Ghena Dimitrova - Amneris
- Nicolai Ghiaurov - Ramfis
- Juan Pons - Amonasro
- Paata Burchuladze - Il Re
- Ernesto Gavazzi - A messenger
- Francesca Garbi - Priestess
- Giulio Bertola - Chorus Master
- Lorin Maazel - Conductor
Screenplay
Keywords
opera, verdi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Aida about?
- La Scala went all out for its 1986 production of this grandest of grand operas, with a strong cast and, most important for a video recording, a larger-than-life staging. The Triumph Scene in Act II is by no means Aida's only attraction, but it is the part that makes the strongest and most lasting impression and it is the visual and musical climax of this production. Stage director Luca Ronconi brings on a procession to dwarf all processions: looted treasures, heroic statuary, miserable captives struggling under the lash of whip-bearing slave drivers. On par with these visuals is Lorin Maazel's first-class performance of the popular Grand March with the outstanding La Scala chorus and orchestra. In Act III, the contrasting tranquility of the Nile Scene also gets a visual treatment to match the music's qualities.
- Who directed Aida?
- Aida was directed by Derek Bailey, Luca Ronconi.
- Who stars in Aida?
- Aida stars Maria Chiara, Luciano Pavarotti, Ghena Dimitrova, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Juan Pons, Paata Burchuladze.
- How long is Aida?
- Aida has a runtime of 2h 40m (160 minutes).
- What genre is Aida?
- Aida is a Music film.
- Where was Aida produced?
- Aida was produced in Italy.