Wonderful production, marvelous voices, beautiful costumes and sets. The mezzo has a beautiful voice but her acting and facial expressions did not fit the part. There also wasn't much passion between Aida and Radames. But I thoroughly enjoyed it and love the Live in HD format and the interviews with the singers and backstage scenery changes. This is the second HD presentation I've seen - Tosca a few weeks ago - and I will try to see them all. This is better than being in the opera house.