I ventured into New York City and saw Aida at the Met last night, my first time with this particular opera. It was a tremendous spectacle, with enormous sets evoking ancient Egypt, impressive lighting, and over a hundred bodies (not to mention a few live horses) on stage at one point. This particular Verdi work is a stirring mixture of grand historical epic and intense psychological drama. To my untrained ear, the voices seemed in very fine form. The music was wonderful. A very enjoyable show.
