In Reply to: Verdi's Aida posted by Jorge F on March 3, 2001 at 17:25:55:
Verdi didn't attend the Aida premiere in Cairo because he didn't like sea travel, but I think he oversaw the La Scala performance very soon after and the work has been hugely popular ever since. If there is an alternative version, chances are Mackerras or Gardiner will record it soon.
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- Re: Verdi's Aida - yok 19:15:17 03/03/01 (1)
- Thanks (nt) - Jorge F 17:46:48 03/05/01 (0)