Why Manny Loves Aida: A Special from Aria Code

About this episode

Manny Ax and Lauren Purcell-Joyner explore the timelessness of Verdi's Aida and its connection to personal experiences.

Classical Music Happy Hour host Manny Ax and producer Lauren Purcell-Joyner bring you a special episode from Aria Code, diving into Verdi’s Aida, which is one of Manny’s all-time favorite operas. Together, they reflect on what makes this story so timeless, from the beauty of the music to the real-life stories that reveal just how deeply opera can connect to our own lives.

People in this episode

Host: Manny Ax

Topics covered

• opera
• music
• storytelling
• personal connection
• classical music

Keywords

• Aida
• Verdi
• opera
• classical music
• Manny Ax
• music appreciation
• storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Aida

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