Opera Maine rehearsal for “Aida.” Left to right: Jackson McKinnon, Israel Gursky, Tim Steele, Hyona Kim, Brian Major, Taylor Comstock, Dona D. Vaughn, Daniel Sumegi, Courtney Johnson, Matthew Anchel, Alaysha Fox and Rachel Barg. Photo courtesy of Opera Maine
Opera Maine presents two performances of Giuseppe Verdi’s iconic opera “Aida” at Merrill Auditorium in Portland.
Show dates are July 25 at 7:30 p.m. and July 28 at 2:30 p.m.
The show’s director is Dona D. Vaughan, and world-class singers, along with the Opera Maine Orchestra, will bring to life songs written in the 1800s for a show set in ancient Egypt. Maestro Israel Gursky’s baton will lead the way.
“Aida” is a four-act opera sung in Italian. English translation will be projected above the stage.
Tickets range from $35 to $140, and there are free tickets available to anyone 25 and under.
For additional details and to purchase tickets, head to porttix.com.
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