Movie

Aida (1985)

• January 3, 1985

• Music

Overview

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.

Directors

Brian Large, John Dexter

Writers

Antonio Ghislanzoni

Starring

Leontyne Price, Dimitri Kavrakos, Fiorenza Cossotto