![]() ![]() His love is unchanged, confessing to Aida that he will confront all those who will oppose him for this feeling.Aida convinces Radames to flee together to her country, and at the same time urges him to disclose the army’s battle plan. But Amonasro reminds her of her holy duty to the motherland threatened by death. The Ethiopian people rallied again and must win this victory at all times. Behind the cause of Aida’s presence in that mysterious place, Amonasro asks his daughter to make Radames tell her what the Egyptian Army’s battle plans are. Aida sings out the pain and is longing for the country she will never see again. If the lover tells her the last farewell, she will find her absentmindedness and tranquility in the waves of the Nile. The next day there is going to be her wedding ceremony with Radames and she came to ask for the goddess’s protection. Accompanied by Ramfis, Amneris heads for the goddess Isis temple, which is set on the Nile. One day, the mighty commander will follow him to the throne of Egypt. As a sign of supreme cherishing and gratitude, the pharaoh then gives Radames the hand of his daughter Amneris. By listening to the advice of the high priest, he will stop them, as a pledge, at his court Aida and Amonasro. Respecting his given word, the pharaoh accepts. Reminding the pharaoh of his promise, Radames also calls for the release of prisoners. His prayers and Aida strike against the high priest Ramfis. Without revealing his identity, he begs mercy for his subjects. Among the Ethiopian prisoners is King Amonasro. Generously, the pharaoh promises Radames to reward his bravery, the fulfillment of any desire. The young commander receives from the hand of Amneris the crown of the victor. Radames is taken to the pharaoh by the officers. A fiery, angry and jealous, the pharaoh’s daughter is determined to separate them, ignoring the prayers of the slave whom only love keeps her still alive.Īssembled at the gates of Thebes, the people await the return of the victors who are making their appearance in the triumphal march sounds. She then plucks out the confession she feared – the confession of love for Radames. Apparently respecting Aidas pain, daughter of the losers, Amneris encounters her with a pretended affection, showing her compassion for her unhappiness. Her heart wants to discover the mystery of this love. Exhausted, Aida begs the gods for mercy.Īmneris prepares to celebrate the triumph of Radames – victor in the fight with the Ethiopians. Joining her father would deceive her love. Praying for his beloved victory would betray her homeland. ![]() The defeat of the Egyptians would mean for her release from oppressive slavery, but would forever lose Radames. Aida is the daughter of Amonasro, the king of Ethiopia. By sharing Radames’ mysterious love, she wants the victory for him, but that will mean death and bondage to her people. There is a fierce struggle in Aidas soul. Surrounded by a grandiose cortege, the young commander is led to the temple where the ceremony of consecration will take place. His solemn words proclaim to all the will of the goddess Isis: the one who has to lead the Egyptian armies to victory is Radames. The sound of the fanfare tells the arrival of the pharaoh. The fiery looks with which Radames follows Aida, ignites Amneris jealousy. ![]() In love with the handsome young man, Amneris, daughter of the pharaoh, comes to speak to him. If he returns victoriously from the battle, he will be able to ask as a reward the hand of the slave Aida, whom he loves with passion. ![]() Radames, the young commander, is keen to be the one to choose. Ramphis, the high priest, goes out to proclaim the pharaoh the name of the god designated to lead the Egyptian armies against the Ethiopians. The premiere took place in Cairo on 24 December 1871. ![]()
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