Aida

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Aida is a four-act opera by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) with an Italian libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni.

The original text

A political drama centred around power struggles and jealousies; Aida tells the tale of an Ethiopian princess (Aida) who has been kidnapped in Egypt. She falls in love with General Radames who has been chosen to lead a war with Ethiopia, and the opera follows the conflict of Aida’s love for the General and her country. Against the backdrop of war and loyalty, emotions and loyalties are tested – leading to tragic consequences.

Translations and adaptations

Performance history in South Africa

1985: Presented by CAPAB Opera (16 March – 10 April)

1988: Presented by CAPAB Opera (13–31 August)

1991: Presented by CAPAB Opera (24 April – 13 May)

1993: Presented by CAPAB Opera (27 September – 17 October)

1999: Presented by Cape Town Opera (2–17 October)

2002: Presented by Cape Town Opera (1–17 August)

2008: Presented by Cape Town Opera (2–10 October)

Sources

'Discover Aida'. ENO. https://www.eno.org/operas/aida/

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