In this downloadable podcast General Director Aidan Lang introduces Seattle Opera's upcoming production of AIDA. Lang debunks some of the myths attached to Verdi’s masterpiece, explores the complicated genesis and nationality of the opera, and explains how Verdi’s musical representation of patriotism evolved over the course of his lifelong experience of Italian unification.
If you'd prefer to read what Aidan has to say, go to http://www.seattleoperablog.com/2018/03/aidan-lang-introduces-aida.html.
Musical examples performed by David McDade.
