Join us this May for a “knockout” (broadwayworld.com) new production of Verdi’s monumental masterpiece Aida. A high-stakes love triangle unfolds on a grand scale, propelled by magnificent music—including the famous Triumphal March. Francesca Zambello’s “spectacular” (Opera Warhorses) staging features “gorgeous ballet choreography” (Washington Classical Review) by Jessica Lang, as well as eye-catching production design by “superstar” (SF Chronicle) graffiti artist RETNA, who cites the structures

123K views · 147 reactions | This is the world's most epic opera on the world's most famous stage. Our new production of Aida is visually stunning, featuring state-of-the-art digital sets. Take a sneak peek at what you'll see on stage. Tickets and more information: opera.org.au/aida | Opera Australia | Facebook

48K views · 897 reactions | With one thrilling moment after another, including the unforgettable Triumphal March, the Met’s monumental production of Verdi's Aida always promises an epic night at the opera. On stage tonight, Jan 11: bit.ly/2Dih6WX | The Metropolitan Opera | Facebook

This spring, the Met bids farewell to Sonja Frisell’s monumental production of Verdi’s Aida, a Met mainstay since its premiere on December 8, 1988. As a final send-off for this classic Met production, we’ve crunched the numbers for all the people and props (and horses) in one of the most famous scenes in operatic history: the grand Triumphal March in Act II. In this scene, there are: 150 actors, 94 choristers, 62 spears, 41 swords, 31 staffs, 30 bows with quivers, 26 rope manacles, 16 dancers, 1

16K views · 588 reactions | Première de l'opéra "Aida" de Verdi, ouvrage monumental dans la mise en scène d'Olivier Py : bit.ly/1ldPHXs | Opéra national de Paris | Facebook