Toscanini: The Television Concerts, Vol. 5 - Verdi: Aida (1949) (TV)

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Director:

Doug Rodgers

Writer:

Antonio Ghislanzoni (libretto)

Genre:

Family | Music

Plot:

A concert performance of Verdi's opera, performed without scenery, props, or costumes. |

Plot Keywords:

Opera | Television Presenter | Television | Radio | Announcer

Cast

Arturo Toscanini	...	Himself - conductor
Herva Nelli	...	Aida
Richard Tucker	...	Radames
Eva Gustafson	...	Amneris
Norman Scott	...	Ramfis
Giuseppe Valdengo	...	Amonasro
Ben Grauer	...	Himself (announcements for live 1949 broadcast only) (voice)

Also Known As:

Arturo Toscanini and the NBC Symphony Orchestra: Aida (USA) (alternative title)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

NBC Studios - 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Trivia:

The only television broadcast of a Toscanini-conducted opera; this was also simulcast on NBC Radio at the time. It was later released on records and on CD.

Movie Connections:

Featured in Toscanini: The Maestro (1985)

Soundtrack:

Aida