Metropolitan Opera launches a fresh "Aida" production, reimagined by archaeologists to tackle Orientalism.

The Metropolitan Opera has unveiled a new production of Giuseppe Verdi's "Aida," directed by Michael Mayer. The staging reimagines the ancient Egyptian tale through the eyes of archaeologists unearthing a tomb, aiming to address criticisms of Orientalism while maintaining the opera's grand spectacle. Mayer hopes the production will attract both new and old audiences, ensuring the future of opera in America.

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