Aida by Verdi, sun 17 apr 2016, Frá (2016/2016), Leikstýrt af Vyacheslav Starodubtsev, Hljómsveitarstjóri Dmitri Jurowski, NOVAT, Novosibirsk, Russia

Aida, one of Verdi’s genuine masterpieces, was composed on request of Cairo Opera in tribute to the grand opening of Suez Canal. In the middle of smothering desert landscape under endless sizzling skies a love pyramid emerged: captive Ethiopian princess Aida, Egyptian warlord Radames and vengeful queen Amneris crave for fresh air and love. Oppressive need for sincerity and true feelings spur the characters on to act by fair means or foul. The new production by stage director Vyacheslav Starodubtsev and designer Zhanna Usacheva with stylish set inspired by Salvador Dali and incredible costumes presents a new genre "fashion-opera" to the audience. Musical director and conductor of the production — Dmitry Jurowski.