Verdi’s “Aida” is back at the Metropolitan Opera in Sonja Frisell’s 1988 production. Audiences still marvel at Gianni Quaranta’s massive set, but the musical elements were also securely in place thanks to a fine cast led by Bulgarian soprano Krassimira Stoyanova in the title role.
The Plot
“Aida” takes place in ancient Egypt when the country was at war with Ethiopia. Aida, the daughter of the Ethiopian king, Amonasro, has been captured and is now the servant of the Egyptian princess Amneris. Both women are in love with the Egyptian general Radames, who loves Aida.
Massi also looks like a warrior.
