摘要
Aida NCPA Opera Date:November 1-5,2023 Venue:National Center for the Performing Arts A masterpiece of Giuseppe Verdi,Aida has always been favored by opera lovers worldwide for the vivid three-dimensional characterization and passionate melodies.The creative team of performers is joined by Italian set designer Ezio Frigerio and costume designer Franca Squarciapino,who were members of NCPA's production of Nabucco.Aida was premiered in 1871.The plot fo-cuses on the love story between an Ethiopian princess Aida and Egyptian hero Radames.When faced with the choice of love or loyalty to the country,the couple is indecisive.The opera is full of strong contrasting emotions:Aida passionately loves her motherland and Radames,Radames celebrates victory and decides on an“unjust act,”and the Egyptian princess Amneris has an overbearing desire for Radames.The moving story leaves people lamenting for this beautiful love.
