THE STORY of AIDA
The Story
of
AIDA

Teatro Lirico D'Europa

Giorgio Lalov
Artistic Director

Opera by
Guiseppe Verdi

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Story

Aida, an Ethiopian princess, is captured and brought into slavery in Egypt. A military commander, Radames, struggles to choose between his love for her and his loyalty to the Pharaoh. To complicate the story further, Radames is loved by the Pharaoh's daughter Amneris, although he does not return the feeling.
Historical Background

Aida was first performed at the Khedivial Opera House in Cairo on December 24, 1871 under the baton of Giovanni Bottesini.

Aida met with great acclaim when it finally opened in December 1871, and it continues to be a staple of the standard operatic repertoire. It appears as number sixteen on Opera America's list of the 20 most-performed operas in North America.There are many recordings, and it is one of the most popular operas.
 
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