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Verdi's Aida with Liudmyla Monastyrska

Verdi's Aida starring Violeta Urmana and Liudmyla Monastyrska from the Teatro Real Madrid conducted by Nicola Luisotti. Ends with Mendelssohn's Ruy Blas from the Ulster Orchestra.

Verdi's mighty Egyptian opera, Aida is a tale of jealousy, love, betrayal and patriotic fervour. This highly-strung brew of visceral passions is one of Verdi's greatest and most popular works. Starring Violeta Urmana, Liudmyla Monastyrska and Gregory Kunde this performance from the Teatro Real Madrid is conducted by Nicola Luisotti. The afternoon ends with Mendelssohn's Ruy Blas from the Ulster Orchestra under Andrew Gourlay.

Presented by Kate Molleson

Verdi: Aida

Aida.....Liudmyla Monastyrska (Soprano)
Radames.....Gregory Kunde (Tenor)
Amneris.....Violeta Urmana (Mezzo-soprano)
Ramfis.....Roberto Tagliavini (Bass)
Amonasro.....George Gagnidze (Baritone)
The King of Egypt.....Soloman Howard (Bass)
Voice of High Priestess.....Sandra Pastrana (Soprano)
Messenger.....Fabian Lara (Tenor)
Madrid Teatro Real Chorus
Andres Maspero (Chrous Director)
Madrid Teatro Real Orchestra
Nicola Luisotti (Conductor)

Act 1 2.00pm
Act 2 2.40pm
Act 3 3.25pm
Act 4 4.00pm

4.30pm
Mendelssohn: Ruy Blas
Ulster Orchestra
Andrew Gourlay (conductor)

3 hours

Music Played

  • Giuseppe Verdi

    Aida Act I

  • Giuseppe Verdi

    Aida Act II

  • Giuseppe Verdi

    Aida Act III

  • Giuseppe Verdi

    Aida Act IV

  • Felix Mendelssohn

    Ruy Blas - overture Op.95

    Orchestra: Ulster Orchestra. Conductor: Andrew Gourlay.
  • Robert Schumann

    Papillons, Op 2

    Performer: Nelson Freire.
    • Decca.

Broadcast

  • Thu 21 Mar 2019 14:00