Aida (1985)
This was one of the most emotional evenings in Met history—the night Leontyne Price bid farewell to opera. Aida is the role that inspired audiences around the world to acclaim her as the greatest Verdi soprano of her time. And this telecast shows why: the famous soaring phrases that seemed to never end, the shimmering top to her lustrous voice, undimmed by the years. But most of all, there is the ennobling heart and soul Price lavished on every performance—captured here forever. With James Levine conducting the Met orchestra, chorus, and ballet.
Director: Brian Large, Bruce Donnelly
Genre: Music
Release Date: January 3, 1985
Cast
- Leontyne Price - Aida
- Dimitri Kavrakos - The King
- Fiorenza Cossotto - Amneris
- James McCracken - Radamès
- Simon Estes - Amonasro
- John Macurdy - Ramfis
- Robert Nagy - A Messenger
- Therese Brandson - A Priestess
Screenplay
Music: Giuseppe Verdi
Country: United States of America
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
opera live performance, the metropolitan opera
More Films by Director: Brian Large, Bruce Donnelly
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Aida about?
- This was one of the most emotional evenings in Met history—the night Leontyne Price bid farewell to opera. Aida is the role that inspired audiences around the world to acclaim her as the greatest Verdi soprano of her time. And this telecast shows why: the famous soaring phrases that seemed to never end, the shimmering top to her lustrous voice, undimmed by the years. But most of all, there is the ennobling heart and soul Price lavished on every performance—captured here forever. With James Levine conducting the Met orchestra, chorus, and ballet.
- Who directed Aida?
- Aida was directed by Brian Large, Bruce Donnelly.
- Who stars in Aida?
- Aida stars Leontyne Price, Dimitri Kavrakos, Fiorenza Cossotto, James McCracken, Simon Estes, John Macurdy.
- What genre is Aida?
- Aida is a Music film.
- Where was Aida produced?
- Aida was produced in United States of America.