Aida (2001)
Verdi’s grand opera is given an intimate performance.
Verdi’s grand opera “Aida” is given an intimate treatment in Busetto, Italy, in 2001, in a staging with young singers, all coached by the legendary tenor Carlo Bergonzi and staged by Franco Zeffirelli. The result is an astonishing musical and dramatic piece of theater, proving that with the right mix of ingredients, an opera can be staged in a small theater and still achieve a thrilling and moving effect.
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Runtime: 142 min
Release Date: January 27, 2001
Cast
- Adina Aaron - Aida
- Kate Aldrich - Amneris
- Scott Piper - Radamès
Language: Italiano
Original Language: en
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera, ancient egypt
More Films by Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Aida about?
- Verdi’s grand opera “Aida” is given an intimate treatment in Busetto, Italy, in 2001, in a staging with young singers, all coached by the legendary tenor Carlo Bergonzi and staged by Franco Zeffirelli. The result is an astonishing musical and dramatic piece of theater, proving that with the right mix of ingredients, an opera can be staged in a small theater and still achieve a thrilling and moving effect.
- Who directed Aida?
- Aida was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
- Who stars in Aida?
- Aida stars Adina Aaron, Kate Aldrich, Scott Piper.
- How long is Aida?
- Aida has a runtime of 2h 22m (142 minutes).
- What genre is Aida?
- Aida is a Drama, Music, Romance film.
- What are the themes of Aida?
- The themes of Aida include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.