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World Premiere in Cairo
- When
- 24 December 1871
- Where
- Cairo, Egypt
Aida premiered at the Khedivial Opera House in Cairo on 24 December 1871, conducted by Giovanni Bottesini, after delays caused by the Franco-Prussian War.
The performance took place at the Khedivial Opera House, the oldest in Africa and the Middle East. It was commissioned by the Egyptian government. The event was delayed because scenery and costumes were stuck in Paris during the Siege of Paris. The premiere met with great acclaim.
Sources
- Khedivial Opera House Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
- Aida Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-24
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