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| Verdi, Giuseppe (1813-1901) | Aida | Libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni |
| Cape Town Opera | ||
| Kamal Khan | Conductor | |
| Magdalene Minnaar | Director | |
| Louis Minnaar | Set Designer | |
| Roman Handt | Costume Designer | |
| Oliver Hauser | Lighting Designer | |
| Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra | ||
| Cape Town Opera Vocal Ensemble | ||
| Nadine Minnaar | Set Designer | |
| Gregory Maqoma | Choreography | |
| Jazzart Dance Theatre | ||
| Nobulumko Mngxekeza | Soprano | Aida |
| Nonhlanhla Yende | Mezzo-soprano | Amneris |
| Lukhanyo Moyake | Tenor | Radamès |
| Conroy Scott | Bass-baritone | Amonasro |
| Garth Delport | Baritone | King of Egypt |
| Lonwabo Mose | Bass | Ramfis |
| Khayakazi Madlala | Soprano | Priestess |
| Van Wyk Venter | Baritone | A messenger |
Princess Aida has been kidnapped: a valuable prize in a war between Egypt and Ethiopia. The ambitious soldier Radamès wrestles with his feelings for her. As they draw closer together, each must make a painful choice between their loyalty to home, and their love for each other.
With its huge cast, thrilling score, and sweeping tale of love and heroics in ancient Egypt, Verdi’s Aida has long been a fixture on the stages of every major opera house in the world. Streamed to mark 2026 World Opera Day on 25 October, Cape Town Opera’s production presents Aida with an all-African cast in a bold, African-futurist reimagining of this iconic opera. Directed by Magdalene Minnaar, this production uses extensive video and animation alongside vibrant costumes, creating a futuristic world vividly brought to life with the help of renowned South African choreographer Gregory Maqoma. The design is minimalistic and monumental, combining geometric forms with futuristic lighting to evoke grandeur and mystery. The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra is conducted by Kamal Khan.
Recorded on 21.05.2025
