Aida – A Story of Love Jealousy & War – Podcast Review

“Aida” by Giuseppe Verdi under the direction of Francesca Zamnello, and conducted by Enrique Mazzola is opera in the grand tradition at Lyric in Chicago for the first time in more than a decade.

[*Please note there was confusion in the names on the podcast. This is the correction]

“Aida” is performed in Italian with projected English titles at the Lyric Opera House, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago through April 7, 2024. Running time is about 3 hours with one intermission. For tickets and information, call 312.827.5600 or go to lyricopera.org/aida.

The love triangle at the heart of this story is anchored by three powerful voices: Michelle Bradley, Russell Thomas and  Jamie Barton.

CHARACTERS IN ORDER OF VOCAL APPEARANCE
Ramfis – Önay Köse
Radamès – Russell Thomas
Amneris – Jamie Barton
Aida – Michelle Bradley
King – Wm. Clay Thompson
Amonasro – Reginald Smith, Jr.

Conductor – Enrique Mazzola
Conductor – (April 4, 7) Francesco Milioto
Director – Francesca Zambello
Artistic Designer – RETNA
Set Designer – Michael Yeargan
Costume Designer – Anita Yavich
Chorus Director – Michael Black
Choreographer – Jessica Lang