Set in the Old Kingdom of Egypt, it was commissioned by Cairo 's Khedivial Opera House and had its première there on 24 December 1871, in a performance conducted by Giovanni …

Aida has its European premiere at La Scala on February 8, again receiving strong praise from audiences and critics. Verdi considers this performance the opera’s true premiere, given that …

A timeless story of love and betrayal set in Ancient Egypt. Find out more about Italian composer Verdi's opera, Aida, including the story synopsis, videos, photographs and an introductory guide.

Jun 5, 2025 · Verdi’s Aida is an epic work, an emotionally-charged tragedy of forbidden love between Aida, an Ethiopian princess enslaved in Egypt, and Radamѐs, an Egyptian military …

Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901) wrote Aida (1871) for the Cairo Opera House. The premiere was originally intended to coincide with the opening of the theatre, but it was delayed by the …

Explore the grand opera "Aida" by Giuseppe Verdi, its historical context, plot, and enduring popularity. Discover its tale of forbidden love set in Ancient Egypt.

Today the work holds a central place in the operatic canon, receiving performances every year around the world; at New York’s Metropolitan Opera alone, Aïda has been sung more than …

Aug 10, 2022 · Aida by Giuseppe Verdi is a grand opera set in ancient Egypt. The Ethiopian princess, Aida, enslaved in Egypt, is in love with Radamès. But Amneris, the jealous Egyptian …

Aida will be recorded by France Musique for broadcast on November 8, 2025, at 8 pm on the program "Samedi à l’Opéra", presented by Judith Chaine, and will then be available for …

One of the most beloved masterpieces in all of opera, Aida features such famous arias as “Celeste Aida,” “Ritorna vincitor,” and “O patria mia,” along with intimate duets, extended …