Aida
Giuseppe Verdi
Collaboration with the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra
Atwood Concert Hall
- Saturday, March 28, 2026 7:30 PM
Or Call 907.263.ARTS (907.263.2787)
Family. Country. Treason.
A captive by the King of Egypt and his daughter, Amneris, the Ethiopian princess Aida must choose between her love for Radamès, leader of the Egyptian army, and her father and homeland. Collaboration with the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra.
The grandest of grand opera, Giuseppe Verdi’s sweeping masterpiece is the story of the captive Ethiopian princess, Aida, who must choose between her love for Radamès, the leader of the Egyptian army, or her loyalty to her homeland. Known for its spectacle, rousing marches, and sumptuously orchestrated score, this collaboration between Anchorage Opera and the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra is a thrilling night of music drama.
In Italian with English Supertitles
Approximately 3 hours, with 2 intermissions.
Pre-Show Activities:
Pre-performance lecture in Atwood Hall.
One hour before curtain.
Cast
Symone Harcum
Aida
Audrey Babcock
Amneris
Ben Gulley
Radamès
Daniel Rich
Amonasro
Andrew Simpson
Ramfis
Brewster Jamieson
The King
Chabrelle Williams
High Priestess
Creative Team
Ben Robinson
Director
Elizabeth Schulze
Conductor
Jennifer Allor
Repetiteur
Richard Gordon
Music Director
Lauren Miller
Scenic Design
Cedar Cussins
Cedar Cussins, Lighting Design
Kaeli Braden
Costumes Coordinator
Elle Janecek
Hair and Makeup Design
Helen Muller
Production Stage Manager