The Aida File

This film chronicles the life and times of Verdi and the history of one of his best-loved operas. It includes extensive extracts from the triumphant La Scala production starring Pavarotti, archive film of notable Aida productions from the past, and contributions from some of the great singers who have a special affection for this work – Pavarotti, Carlo Bergonzi, Grace Bumbry and Eva Turner among them.

  • No: R0139
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Conductor: Lorin Maazel, Richard Bonynge
  • Orchestra: Chorus and Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala
  • Artists: Ernesto Gavazzi, Francesca Garbi, Juan Pons, Luciano Pavarotti, Maria Chiara, Nicolai Ghiaurov
  • Director: John Cox
  • Music Genre: Classical Music
  • Production year: 1986
  • Run time: 01:18:00
  • Producers: RM Arts/LWT South Bank Show
  • Format: HDTV