Franco Zeffirelli, the famous film produces and director stages the ancient Egyptian opera AIDA in Verdi's home town. This production of Aida is a remarkable project in itself. Young singers, all in their mid-twenties, were selected by the legendary tenor Carlo Bergonzi, who took them... [More]

Franco Zeffirelli, the famous film produces and director stages the ancient Egyptian opera AIDA in Verdi's home town. This production of Aida is a remarkable project in itself. Young singers, all in their mid-twenties, were selected by the legendary tenor Carlo Bergonzi, who took them under his supervision. The result is a truly astonishing vision of sight and sound. The detailed documentary film included on this DVD conveys additional insights into how the production came about. [Less]