The pictures were indeed pretty, but the music-making struggled to infuse them with life. The first sign of problems appeared early: Radamès, the Egyptian general besotted with Aida, the ...

With new 'Aida' staging, Met tries out grandiose opera for the contemporary age "Aida" has long epitomized opera at its most extravagant -- think sweeping sets, luxurious costumes and even real-live ...

Once used to frequent rejection letters, Blue has become a regular on major stages and is singing the title role in “Aida” at ...