In what should be the highlight of the new season, soprano Anna Netrebko sings her first Met Aida, going toe-to-toe with mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili as Amnerus. There are ten productions of Aida for the 2018-19 Met season, but the first five will feature Netrebko, the dates follow: September 26, 29th, October 2, 6th, and 11th. The Verdia runs 3 HRS 36 MINS.

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