Monday, August 11, 2008

2008.8.8. Verdi's Aida at Seattle Opera.
    Aida - Ana Lucrecia GarcĂ­a
    Radames - Rosario La Spina
    Amneris - Margaret Jane Wray
    Amonasro - Richard Paul Fink
    Conductor - Riccardo Frizza
All great voices (Amonasro is a bit weak in comparison). Chorus is fabulous. A small troupe of dancers did a good job. The trumpet for the grand march was not forceful enough. Dallas Opera's costume is elaborate, San Diego Opera's sets are efficient and elegant except for the floor, which looks like bamboo.