Verdi’s masterwork returns to the Royal Opera House in a dazzling production starring tenor Francesco Meli as Radamès in a role that demands both vocal power and emotional depth. Set in a contemporary totalitarian state, the story follows a forbidden love triangle between the military leader Radamès, an enslaved princess Aida, and jealous royal Amneris. At its core is a tale of sacrifice, loyalty, and doomed love. Meli captures Radamès’ inner turmoil with masterful nuance, while Elena Stikhina’s soaring soprano brings raw intensity to Aida’s passionate pleas, forming the emotional heart of this production. Under conductor Antonio Pappano, Verdi’s stirring score immerses us in a world where passions collide with the crushing force of fate. This is Aida at its most compelling—emotionally charged and dramatically bold.
