Russell Thomas performs "Celeste Aida" from Verdi's AIDA

Right at the beginning of Act One, Verdi gives Radamès (sung here by Lyric favorite Russell Thomas) one of the most challenging and iconic tenor arias in the repertoire - "Celeste Aida."
Hear this hope-filled aria and so much more in Verdi's AIDA, onstage through April 7. Learn more and get your tickets at lyricopera.org/aida.

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Wow... Unbelievable..

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Oh nooooo

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The microphones here are kind to him. This was so much worse in person. And got even worse as the opera went on. One of the worst performances I’ve ever seen live.