Aida - Wikipedia
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 …
What is the Story of Aida? Plot, Synopsis & More | ENO
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.
The Opera’s Plot and Creation | Metropolitan Opera
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 …
Aida - Kennedy Center
As war rages and princess Amneris seeks Radamès for herself, Aida must pick between her heart and her country. Verdi’s magnificent Aida returns with a lavish production featuring …
Aida: Verdi's Epic Opera Explained - WETA
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 …
The ABC’s of Opera: Verdi’s “Aida” - Classical KUSC
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.
Opera Essentials: Aida
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 …
Aida - Opera - Season 25/26 Programming - Opéra national de …
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 …
Aida. Verdi's Opera for the inauguration of the Suez canal
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 …
An Introduction to Aida - ENO
Aida is an opera by Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. It was first performed on 24 December in 1871 in Egypt, to celebrate the opening of the Khedival Opera House in Cairo.