Title: Eurotrash production
Product review: Eurotrash is generally applied as a term by US commentators to criticise adversely European Regietheater productions, We in Europe think of Eurotrash as signifying vulgarity, over blown, ostentatious show. As such this Aida is a prime example of Eurotrash. What is Aida about? What does it have to say to us NOW? Verdi's seriousness of intent is lost in a sea of literalness, ridiculousness and vulgarity. Opera for those who believe opera is a show, without meaning for the 21st Century. This great work deserves the seriousness of attention we apply to Shakespeare. This is a totally empty spectacle with posturing puppets (who can sing,albeit well!)
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