Ismail Pasha, Khedive of Egypt, commissioned Verdi to write the now famous Opera Aida, for performance in January 1871, paying him 150,000 francs, but the premiere was delayed because of the Franco-Prussian War. Contrary to popular belief, the opera was not written to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869.
It was commissioned to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal.
It was commissioned to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal; it is one of Joe Green's most popular operas.
The inauguration of the Suez Canal
None, it is a common misconception that Verdi wrote the Opera Aida for this occasion.
None, it is a common misconception that Verdi wrote the opera Aida for this occasion.
His opera Aida, which premiered in Cairo for the what many think was the opening of the Suez Canal.
It was first performed at the Khedivial Opera House in Cairo on 24th December 1871.
Another word for prelude would be an overture or opening of an opera.
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I think it's called the Prelude.
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