In 2006, Roberto Alagna stormed off the stage at La Scala after being booed for singing this character's first aria.
In 2006, Roberto Alagna stormed off the stage at La Scala after being booed for singing this character's first aria. This character's major aria ends with a pianissimo high B flat marked morendo, although many singers voice that note loudly instead of letting it softly fade away. After singing that aria, the "extraordinary joy" on this character's face is observed by a jealous woman in the duet "Quale insolita gioia." He sings an aria about his wish to build a woman a throne near the sun following the recitative "Se quel guerrier io fossi," in which he dreams of leading an army to victory. In the beginning of the first act, this tenor learns about an upcoming war from the high priest Ramfis. For 10 points, name this tenor who sings about the heavenly beauty of a foreign princess in the aria "Celeste Aida."
In 2006, Roberto Alagna stormed off the stage at La Scala after being booed for singing this character's first aria.
Radames