(The original cover for the score of Aida by Verdi)On this date in 1871 - Opera-goers in Cairo, Egypt were treated to Verdi’s Aida in its world premiere. The composer was commissioned to write the opera for festivities celebrating the opening of the Suez Canal.
It is the grandest of all Grand Opera and has been staged thousands of times all over the world. Opera companies outdo themselves creating the Grand March in Act 2. Perhaps this will show you why!
It is the grandest of all Grand Opera and has been staged thousands of times all over the world. Opera companies outdo themselves creating the Grand March in Act 2. Perhaps this will show you why!
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