Less than a fortnight after having enjoyed Carmen at the Aurora Opera House, I was back just up the road for the first of two performances of Astra Opera House's production of Aïda. Considered as Verdi's only really grand opera, it is full of spectacle and colour, both vocal and instrumental. It is rich in subtle and not so subtle nuances as well as excellent development of character touching also upon very basic human situations. There is no doubt that the music, beautiful from beginning to end, helped bring the characters to life, underscoring each and every situation as the plot... This article is part of our premium content. Full story is available on Times of Malta Premium.
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