Review: The Met’s Aïda Is Visually Stunning but Marred by Uneven Singing
This opulent take on Verdi's classic has challenged more than one singer; a leading soprano had to drop out of the production.
Aida
The Met Casts Anna Netrebko as ‘Aida’ Despite Her Past Controversy in the Role
Just last summer, Netrebko defended performing the role of Aida, an enslaved Ethiopian princess, in an Instagram post. The Met has decided to cast her again in the role, for their annual gala, no less.
Anna Netrebko’s ‘Aida’ Takes No Prisoners in a Triumphant Return to the Met
'Return in triumph!' cries a throng in the first scene of 'Aida.' Starring in the titular role, Anna Netrebko did just that at the Metropolitan Opera this season.
