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She more than fulfills that anticipation, delivering an Aida of remarkable poise, radiance, and authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarlo Bergonzi\u003c\/b\u003e, as Radamès, displays a voice both powerful and supple, capable of ringing dramatic exclamation as well as a nuanced command of Italian style. \u003cb\u003eIrene Dalis\u003c\/b\u003e is a formidable Amneris, singing with fearless abandon without ever sacrificing beauty of tone. \u003cb\u003eAnselmo Colzani\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eNorman Treigle\u003c\/b\u003e rise fully to the level of their colleagues in the smaller roles of Amonasro and Ramfis. 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