February 1, 2025 | 1 pm @ Abingdon Cinemall
• FEB. 1:The Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HDperformance of Verdi’s“Aida”is broadcast at Abingdon Cinemall, Abingdon, Va., at 1 p.m.SopranoAngel Bluemakes her long-awaited Met role debut as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country, one of opera’s defining roles. Music DirectorYannick Nézet-Séguintakes the podium for Michael Mayer’s new staging, which brings audiences inside the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt with intricate projections and dazzling animations. Mezzo-sopranoJudit Kutasi, following her 2024 debut in Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino,” is Aida’s Egyptian rival Amneris, and tenorPiotr Becza?ais the soldier Radamès—completing opera’s greatest love triangle. The all-star cast also features baritoneQuinn Kelseyas Amonasro and bassDmitry Belosselskiyas Ramfis.$17- $20. www.cinemall.com
Category: Opera