The Mets spectacular production of Verdis Egyptian epic captures both the grandeur and the intimacy of this powerful tale of love and politics Liudmyla Monastyrska is Aida the Ethiopian princessturnedslave in love with the Egyptian warrior Radamès sung by Roberto Alagna Olga Borodina is her rival Amneris daughter of the Pharao and George Gagnidze sings Aidas father Amonasro the King of Ethiopia Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium