Aida (1985)

Aida (1985)

All the adventure a man can live, he lives. 1985-01-03 United States of America 0 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

Dimitri Kavrakos is The King
The King
James McCracken is Radamès
Radamès
Simon Estes is Amonasro
Amonasro
John Macurdy is Ramfis
Ramfis
Robert Nagy is A Messenger
A Messenger
Therese Brandson is A Priestess
A Priestess