In this new production, director Robert Carsen situates Verdi’s large-scale political drama within a contemporary world, framing its power struggles and toxic jealousies in the apparatus of a modern, totalitarian state. As they draw closer together, each must make an agonizing choice between their loyalty to home, and their love for each other. Meanwhile, the ambitious soldier Radames wrestles with his feelings for her. Aida Salzburger Festspiele 2022 Experience Anita Rachvelishvili as Amneris Piotr Beczala as Radams Book tickets for the opera in Salzburg now. Aida is an unforgettable, inspiring experience.Princess Aida has been kidnapped: a valuable prize in a war between Egypt and Ethiopia. This is a detailed account of the creation and production of the opera Aida as revealed in he letters and documents of the composer Guiseppe Verdi and his. A symbol of the Opera Festival, the opera by Giuseppe Verdi will be staged on 11 dates, from 18th June to 4th September 2022. The most powerful melody comes in the second part of the Opera in the form of Triumphal March to highlight victory and triumph.Ī deeply moving opera overflowing with emotion and containing moments of despair and uncertainty. Celeste Aida, forma divina and the absolute top opera of the Arena. The love triangle turns to ruin when Aida. Both are in love with Radams, who commands the Egyptian army against the invading Ethiopians. Aida, princess of Ethiopia, is the captive slave of the Egyptian princess Amneris. Radames is chosen to lead the war with Ethiopia by the king and Aida is left to choose between her lover or her father and her country.Īida is a gripping love story that will keep you on the edge of your seats until the very end.Īria such as 'Se quel Guerrier io fossi!' sung by Radames in the first act is one of the most famous arias of the operatic world. Verdi’s towering masterpiece Aida is a tale of patriotism, love and betrayal, set against the backdrop of ancient Egypt. The princess of Ethiopia (Aida) falls in love with the Egyptian General (Radames) and he is also besotted by her.
Wilks Artistic Director, provides overviews and insights into the opera's history, music, and production. Also, there was no dance of the priestesses, which is one of the most powerful visual and musical parts of this opera. Opera Insights Enhance your Aida knowledge with a pre-curtain lecture one hour before each performance in Music Hall's Corbett Tower. Ridiculous to have the orchestra on stage and the singers in front of the orchestra. Set in Egypt’s Old Kingdom, it was commissioned by the Khedivial Opera House in Cairo and premiered there on December 24, 1871, conducted by Giovanni Bottesini. Aida is a grand opera that must be experienced visually as much as musically and vocally. Verdi brings the ancient Egypt on stage with evolving love story at the backdrop of war. Aida (pronounced aida) is an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni. The Story of AIDA Act I Radams, an army officer, hopes to be chosen to lead. The brand-new production guarantees to delight you with sumptuous sets and splendid new costumes. Directors Note Verdi set his magnificent opera, Aida, in Egypt/North Africa. 'A boon to the opera in regional theatres.' The Stageįeaturing an impressive cast and accompanied by a live Orchestra numbering over 30 musiciansĪfter its successful season of Madama Butterfly, Carmen and La Traviata last year, Russian State Opera returns to delight you with the premiere of Opera, Aida. Music by Giuseppe Verdi sung in Italian with English surtitles. Aida – Timeless and emotional opera with breath-taking melodies
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