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Great Performances at the Met: Aida

Season 52 Episode 20

Angel Blue makes her highly anticipated Met role debut as Aida, the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium of Michael Mayer’s staging, featuring intricate projections of ancient Egypt and animations. The cast includes Judit Kutasi as Egyptian rival Amneris, Piotr Beczała as soldier Radamès in an epic love triangle, Quinn Kelsey as

Aired: 06/12/25
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Extras
Angel Blue performs “O patria mia” in the Met Opera's "Aida."
Experience this Cole Porter classic musical starring Tony winner Stephanie J. Block.
Step into the spotlight with Tony nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers as she takes on the role of a lifetime.
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