Verdi Aida (2015)
Originally commissioned to celebrate the completion of the Suez Canal and the opening of Cairos new opera house, Verdis Egyptian epic Aida is here seen in a spectacular new staging in the Teatro Regio Torino by the Oscar-winning American film director William Friedkin, creator of such famous movies as The Exorcist and The French Connection. The cast features American soprano Kristin Lewis who has been heralded for her remarkable voice, which she uses with powerful dramatic instinct, and Georgian mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili, whose Amneris dominates the stage with her dark, rounded, irresistible voice and extraordinary stage presence. Gianandrea Noseda leading the Orchestra and Chorus Teatro Regio Torino received accolaides from all: he controls everything- orchestra, singers, chorus, dancers, acrobats- with an all-encompassing overview. He knows exactly when its time to linger over a timbre, a color, an expressive chord.
Cast
- Kristin Lewis - Aida
- Marco Berti - Radames
- Anita Rachvelishvili - Amneris
- Giacomo Prestia - Ramfis
- Mark S. Doss - Amonasro
- Kate Fruchterman - Gran Sacerdotisa
- In Sung Sim - Il Re
- Dario Prola - Mensajero
- Gianandrea Noseda - Conductor
Screenplay
Keywords
opera
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Verdi Aida about?
- Originally commissioned to celebrate the completion of the Suez Canal and the opening of Cairos new opera house, Verdis Egyptian epic Aida is here seen in a spectacular new staging in the Teatro Regio Torino by the Oscar-winning American film director William Friedkin, creator of such famous movies as The Exorcist and The French Connection. The cast features American soprano Kristin Lewis who has been heralded for her remarkable voice, which she uses with powerful dramatic instinct, and Georgian mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili, whose Amneris dominates the stage with her dark, rounded, irresistible voice and extraordinary stage presence. Gianandrea Noseda leading the Orchestra and Chorus Teatro Regio Torino received accolaides from all: he controls everything- orchestra, singers, chorus, dancers, acrobats- with an all-encompassing overview. He knows exactly when its time to linger over a timbre, a color, an expressive chord.
- Who directed Verdi Aida?
- Verdi Aida was directed by Tiziano Mancini.
- Who stars in Verdi Aida?
- Verdi Aida stars Kristin Lewis, Marco Berti, Anita Rachvelishvili, Giacomo Prestia, Mark S. Doss, Kate Fruchterman.
- How long is Verdi Aida?
- Verdi Aida has a runtime of 2h 28m (148 minutes).
- What genre is Verdi Aida?
- Verdi Aida is a Music film.
- Where was Verdi Aida produced?
- Verdi Aida was produced in United Kingdom.