Organization

Conductor

James Levine

Singer

Mezzo-soprano

Fiorenza Cossotto

Amneris

Baritone

Simon Estes

Amonasro

Bass

John Macurdy

Ramfis

The Metropolitan Opera

Others

Metropolitan Opera Choir

Orchestra

Metropolitan Opera Orchestra

Italian

Aida

New York City

United States

Metropolitan Opera House

Aida Verdi

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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.

Aida by Verdi, From (1985/1985), Conductor James Levine, Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, United States

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