Leah Crocetto makes her greatly anticipated return to the Metropolitan Opera as the title role of Verdi’s Aida on May 13 & 18. A signature role for Ms. Crocetto, her portrayal of the captive Ethiopian princess at Opera Australia garnered critical acclaim with Bachtrack saying:

“Singing Aida with a beautiful richness and control was powerfully-voiced American soprano Leah Crocetto. Her interpretation of “O patria mia” in Act 3 was the highlight of the performance, bringing a freshness and intensity that was deeply moving.”

Ms. Crocetto shares the stage with a star studded cast, including Olesya Petrova as Amneris, Marcelo Álvarez as Radamès, George Gagnidze as Amonasro, Christian Van Horn as Ramfis, Krzysztof Bączyk as The King. Paolo Carignani conducts. Check out this clip of Leah’s “moving moment” as Aida at San Francisco Opera:

Photo: Caitlin Oldham