[ Deutsche Grammophon Opera House / 2 CD ]
Release Date: Friday 1 July 2005
This item is only available to us via Special Import.
In Abbado's exalted account, the splendour and pageantry of Ancient Egypt are well-captured in the first two acts, to be succeeded by concern for the tormented fates of the lovers Aida and Radamès in Acts 3 and 4. Domingo is 'near ideal' as the hero Radamès, while Katia Ricciarelli gives 'a very involved, subtly defined account of her music.' Gramophone
'None is better or more thoroughly and thoughtfully conducted - and in Verdi, that is of the essence.' Gramophone