Aida

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In his tensely dramatic Aida, the 58-year-old Verdi displays his colossal strength and musical and theatrical savoir-faire to relate the love triangle that causes Aida, Amneris and Radamès to pursue their passion, love and hatred to the very last consequences. The background of Ancient Egypt—the work was written to mark the opening of the Suez Canal—provides the excuse for the grandiose choral and symphonic scenes, which alternate with exquisite arias throughout the extensive score.

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