Aida
JULY 22, 26 & 29, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.
July 31, 2022 | 3:00 p.m.
Music Hall
Music by Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni
Sung in Italian with projected English translations
Experience the grandest of all grand operas in this lavish production that evokes the opulence and splendor of Ancient Egypt. As war rages between enemy nations, a forbidden love burns brightly between Radamès, an Egyptian warrior, and Aida, his captive. But Aida’s keeping a secret of her own—she’s the daughter of the Ethiopian king and deeply devoted to her people. Will she betray Radamès to save her nation or risk everything to follow her heart? From its star-crossed lovers to its thunderous “Triumphal March”— featuring a 60-voice chorus—Aida is the very definition of epic and a passionate romance for the ages.
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Cast & Creative Team
Aida Mary Elizabeth Williams
Amneris Tichina Vaughn
Radamès Gregory Kunde
Amonasro Gordon Hawkins
Ramfis Morris Robinson
High Priestess Jennifer Cherest
King of Egypt Peixin Chen
A Messenger Houston Tyrrell
Conductor Christopher Allen
Stage Director Crystal Manich
Scenic Designers Claude Girard & Bernard Uzan
Costume Designer Claude Girard
Lighting Designer Thomas C. Hase
Wig & Makeup Designer James Geier
Chorus Master Henri Venanzi
Featuring the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Ballet, and the Cincinnati Opera Chorus
Production by Opéra de Montréal, Pittsburgh Opera, and Utah Opera
NEWS & REVIEWS
Review: “The elements of grandeur were sumptuous and entertaining, starting with the Triumphal March featuring two beautiful Clydesdale horses.” Read more at the Cincinnati Business Courier
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Opera Insights
Enhance your Aida knowledge with a pre-curtain lecture one hour before each performance in Music Hall's Corbett Tower. Evans Mirageas, The Harry T. Wilks Artistic Director, provides overviews and insights into the opera's history, music, and production. Free to all ticket holders. No reservations required.
Meet The Composer
Giuseppe Verdi
Composing over 25 operas throughout his career, Verdi continues to be regarded today as one of the greatest composers in history. Furthermore, his works have reportedly been performed more than any other composer’s worldwide.
“I adore art...when I am alone with my notes, my heart pounds and the tears stream from my eyes, and my emotion and my joys are too much to bear.”