Its straightforward recalling edwardian toy theatreand the spectacle isnt overdoneulbrich is a fiery amneris but its the ethiopians who carry the day with maestris thundering amonasro and above all chinese soprano hui hes aida vocally strong and passionate and commanding a decent mezza voce bbc music magazine hui he is one of the worlds aidas of choice and theres no denying that shes got what it takesberti similarly has a true verdi tenor as radamesulbri