Verdi: Aida(2006)
Aida (2006) Teatro alla Scala. Verdi / Italian.
Verdi: Aida Synopsis
Early recordings of Franco Zeffirelli's 2006 production of Verdi's opera which saw Roberto Alagna's high-profile exit during the second performance. Egypt and Ethiopia are at war. Radames is appointed commander of the Egyptian forces by the King, whose daughter, Amneris, loves Radames. It is in fact Amneris' Ethiopian slave Aida whom Radames loves. Ramades wins the war against the Ethiopians, capturing Aida's father Amonasro in the process. On his return to Egypt he faces a choice between marrying Amneris or betraying his country through his love for Aida.
Verdi: Aida (2006) is a music film directed by Franco Zeffirelli, released on December 14, 2006 with a runtime of 2h 38m. It stars Violeta Urmana, Roberto Alagna, Ildikó Komlósi and Giorgio Giuseppini. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Writers:
- Antonio Ghislanzoni
- Composer:
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Production:
- Decca
- Status:
- Released
Verdi: Aida Cast & Crew
Main cast
Violeta Urmana
as Aida
Roberto Alagna
as Radamès
- Ildikó Komlósi
Ildikó Komlósi
as Amnéris
Giorgio Giuseppini
as Ramfis
Carlo Guelfi
as Amonasro
Marco Spotti
as The King
- Sae-kyung Rim
Sae-kyung Rim
as A Priestess
- Antonello Ceron
Antonello Ceron
as A Messenger
Riccardo Chailly
as Conductor
- Orchestra della Scala
Orchestra della Scala
Key crew
Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, written by Antonio Ghislanzoni.
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Verdi: Aida Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Verdi: Aida – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Verdi: Aida?
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The main cast of Verdi: Aida (2006) includes Violeta Urmana, Roberto Alagna, Ildikó Komlósi, Giorgio Giuseppini and Carlo Guelfi. The film was directed by Franco Zeffirelli. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Verdi: Aida released?
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Verdi: Aida was released on December 14, 2006 and runs for 2h 38m.
Is Verdi: Aida worth watching?
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Verdi: Aida (2006) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.