Verdi, Giuseppe
Summary: The action takes place in ancient Egypt, and tells of the love of Radames, the captain of the guard, for a slave girl, Aida. She is the daughter of the King of Ethiopia, who is captured by Radames and the Egyptian troops. Tricked into betraying military secrets, Radames is condemned to be buried alive. He is joined by Aida, who dies with him.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Decca Music Group Classics 2011
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1 available in Opera DVDs, Call number: DVD OPERA AIDSummary: Norma, a Druid priestess, has broken her vow of chastity with an enemy of her people, the Roman Proconsul Pollilone, who has now turned to another lover. Norma must choose between taking vengeance against her lover or atoning for her sins.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Deutsche Grammophon 2006
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1 available in Opera DVDs, Call number: DVD OPERA NORSolti, Georg Sir
Summary: Performance of the opera about the complex medieval Doge of Genoa whose life was ruled by love of family and devotion to country.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Decca 2007