Photograph by Karl Forster
Verdi’s Aida is one of the most popular operas of all time. It premiered at the Cairo Opera House on Christmas Eve, 1871, and was an immediate commercial success. The plot of Aida is filled with political intrigue, love, betrayal, passion, and vengeance – all set against the backdrop of ancient Egypt. This new production from the summer Bregenz Festival brings a fresh look at this classic: the action takes place on Bregenz’s famous “floating stage,” turning Austria’s Lake Constance into the Nile River for the evening. Although this production is in many ways unconventional, the music and drama are actually heightened by the setting: “The location will enhance the grand passion and tragic conflict of the story, with superb music,” said David Pountney, the artistic director. “The Bregenz floating stage and Giuseppe Verdi are a perfect match.” The creative team is truly living up to Aida’s reputation as “an intimate chamber opera, with a circus in the middle!”
Verdi’s Aida
from the Bregenz Festival, Austria
Screenings begin May 23
Starring Tatiana Serjan, Iano Tamar and Rubens Pelizzari
Conducted by Carlo Rizzi
Staged by Graham Vick
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kathryn frey | May 21, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Is this playing in NYC?
Author comment by christiana | May 24, 2010 at 1:35 pm
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Gracelin | May 3, 2011 at 2:37 pm
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