Aida
Opera Open

Verdi

Aida

After a five-year absence, one of the most iconic and beloved opera titles at the Ancient Theatre—Aida—returns in triumph with an enhanced scenic atmosphere by video artist Petko Tanchev and new choreography by Mariana Kruncheva.

Details

Duration 170 Minutes
Language Italian
Subtitles Bulgarian English

 

Aida is a masterpiece by Giuseppe Verdi that tells the tragic love story of the Ethiopian princess Aida and the Egyptian warrior Radames. Verdi’s beautiful music expresses deep emotions and the struggle between love and duty.

The opera features dramatic arias and powerful choral scenes that captivate the audience. Themes of betrayal and sacrifice add depth to the story, which will come alive on the stage of the Ancient Theatre.

Modern stage designs will give a fresh twist to this classic tale, creating a unique atmosphere that combines the grandeur of ancient Egypt with contemporary art. Don’t miss the chance to experience this magical performance!

Creative Team

Jacopo Sipari Di Pescasseroli

Jacopo Sipari Di Pescasseroli

Conductor

Nina Naidenova

Nina Naidenova

Director

Boris Stoinov

Set designer

Tsvetanka Petkova - Stoinova

Costume designer

Mariana Krancheva

Mariana Krancheva

Choreographer

Dragomir Yosifov (1966 - 2024)

Dragomir Yosifov (1966 - 2024)

Choir conductor

Balazs Schwartz

Concertmaster

Abzal Mukhitdinov

Abzal Mukhitdinov

Conductor

Cast

Khachatur Badalyan
guest

Khachatur Badalyan

Radames

Kiril Manolov

Kiril Manolov

Amonasro

Carlos Almaguer
guest

Carlos Almaguer

Amonsaro

Tanya Ivanova

Tanya Ivanova

Aida

Ivan Momirov

Ivan Momirov

Radames

Elena Chavdarova

Elena Chavdarova

Amneris

Maria Radoeva

Maria Radoeva

Amneris

Deyan Vachkov

Deyan Vachkov

Ramfis

Ivaylo Dzhurov

Ivaylo Dzhurov

Pharaoh of Egypt

Bozhidar Bozhkilov

Bozhidar Bozhkilov

Pharaoh of Egypt

Mariya Anastasova

Mariya Anastasova

High Priestess

Boris Kuchkov

Boris Kuchkov

Messenger

Featuring

Choir of Opera Plovdiv

Choir

Opera Plovdiv

Orchestra of Opera Plovdiv

Orchestra

Opera Plovdiv

Ballet of Opera Plovdiv

Ballet

Opera Plovdiv

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