"Aida" - Review by Jeffrey Leibham
****HIGHLY RECOMMENDED It has been a decade since Lyric Opera of Chicago has presented Verdi’s 1871 opera “Aida.” After such a long absence, this extremely popular grand opera is once again majestically sweeping the stage at Lyric in a bold and contemporary production directed by Francesca Zambello. Lyric Opera’s Music Director Enrique Mazzola conducts his first fully staged performance of the work, which has now become the 100th opera title in his repertoire. Add in a quartet of massively talented singers in the principal roles and you have great cause for celebration.