Verdi: Aida - Discovering Opera (CD)
Grand, sweeping, and utterly magnificent — Verdi's Aida (1871) is opera on the largest possible scale. Set against the splendour of ancient Egypt, it tells the story of a captive Ethiopian princess, a celebrated Egyptian general, and a love that cannot survive the demands of duty and war. This CD from the Discovering Opera series offers an ideal introduction to one of the most spectacular works in the repertoire.
The score contains some of Verdi's most thrilling music: the famous Triumphal March, the tender Celeste Aida, and the devastating final duet O terra, addio. Few operas are as emotionally overwhelming or as musically rich.
Format: CD
Series: Discovering Opera
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901)
Weight: Approximately 95g (3.4oz)
Condition: Very Good. Previously owned — disc plays without interruption. Case may show light signs of wear.