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Aida (1985)

Movie ★ 6.7 160 min

Music

La Scala went all out for its 1986 production of this grandest of grand operas, with a strong cast and, most important for a video recording, a larger-than-life staging. The Triumph Scene in Act II is by no means Aida's only attraction, but it is the part that makes the strongest and most lasting impression and it is the visual and musical climax of this production. Stage director Luca Ronconi brings on a procession to dwarf all processions: looted treasures, heroic statuary, miserable captives struggling under the lash of whip-bearing slave drivers. On par with these visuals is Lorin Maazel's first-class performance of the popular Grand March with the outstanding La Scala chorus and orchestra. In Act III, the contrasting tranquility of the Nile Scene also gets a visual treatment to match the music's qualities.

Derek Bailey Director Antonio Ghislanzoni Writer Luca Ronconi Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 1, 1985
Runtime
160 min
IMDb
tt0254073
Country
Language
Studio
Arthaus Musik

Themes

Cast

Maria Chiara Maria Chiara Aida Luciano Pavarotti Luciano Pavarotti Radamès Ghena Dimitrova Amneris Nicolai Ghiaurov Nicolai Ghiaurov Ramfis Juan Pons Juan Pons Amonasro Paata Burchuladze Paata Burchuladze Il Re Ernesto Gavazzi Ernesto Gavazzi A messenger Francesca Garbi Priestess Giulio Bertola Giulio Bertola Chorus Master Lorin Maazel Lorin Maazel Conductor Orchestra della Scala

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Frequently asked questions

What is Aida about?
La Scala went all out for its 1986 production of this grandest of grand operas, with a strong cast and, most important for a video recording, a larger-than-life staging. The Triumph Scene in Act II is by no means Aida's only attraction, but it is the part that makes the strongest and most lasting impression and it is the visual and musical climax of this production. Stage director Luca Ronconi brings on a procession to dwarf all processions: looted treasures, heroic statuary, miserable captives struggling under the lash of whip-bearing slave drivers. On par with these visuals is Lorin Maazel's first-class performance of the popular Grand March with the outstanding La Scala chorus and orchestra. In Act III, the contrasting tranquility of the Nile Scene also gets a visual treatment to match the music's qualities.
Who directed Aida?
Aida was directed by Derek Bailey, Luca Ronconi.
Who stars in Aida?
Aida stars Maria Chiara, Luciano Pavarotti, Ghena Dimitrova, Nicolai Ghiaurov.
When was Aida released?
Aida is a 1985 music film.
Where can I watch Aida?
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