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January 11, 2007 issue
Bulgarian State Opera Presents Aida January 23
Aida is the story of forbidden love between the Egyptian leader Radames and the beautiful Ethiopian princess, Aida. Aida is captured and forced to be a slave to the Pharaoh's daughter, who is also in love with Radames. When the Ethiopian enemies headed by Aida's father invade Egypt, Aida is faced with the inner conflict of supporting her father or her beloved Radames.
The opera premiéred at the Cairo Opera House in 1871 and was first performed at La Scala in Milan in 1872, conducted by Verdi himself.
Established in 1996 by Ivan Kyurkchiev, the Bulgarian State Academic Opera is based on the great traditions of the art of opera in Bulgaria and presents unique productions combining the best of the opera worlds of Bulgaria and Europe. World-renowned singers, such as Orlin Anastassov and Dario Volonte, made their debuts in the productions of the Bulgarian State Opera—productions that were later presented on tour throughout Europe. The Bulgarian State Opera collaborates with Bulgarian opera theatres and symphony orchestras as well as opera houses in Bucharest, Budapest and Kiev.
The Bulgarian State Opera’s roster of distinguished singers, as well as its choir, ballet and orchestra, has achieved an impressive maturity in many different styles. The members of the orchestra, choir and ballet have been carefully selected from among the finest Bulgarian musicians, singers and dancers.
Advance tickets for Aida are $16 for adults; $14 for seniors, ASU faculty and staff; and $8 for all students. Ticket prices increase at the door on the night of the show. For tickets or information, call 828-262-4046 or click to www.pas.appstate.edu.
Want To Go?
Date: Tuesday, January 23
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Farthing Auditorium
Cost: $16 adults/$14 seniors, ASU faculty and staff/$8 students