A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Aida
AÏDA. Grand opera in 3 acts; libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni, music by Verdi. Commissioned by the Viceroy of Egypt for the opening of the opera-house at Cairo, and produced there Dec. 24, 1871. The first European performance took place at Milan, Feb. 8,1872; and on June 22, 1876, it was given at Covent Garden.
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