Aida

Bound by duty. Blinded by desire. Consumed by fate.

Forbidden love ignites between an Ethiopian princess and an Egyptian general as their nations clash in war. Aida, a tale of lovers torn between duty and desire, as fate tightens its grip around them, has captivated audiences for generations! This sweeping epic of love and betrayal is propelled by majestic music that will take you on an emotional journey.

Giuseppe Verdi
Sung in Italian with English captions
Conducted by Adam Turner
Production directed by Joachim Schamberger
Set & Projection Design by Joachim Schamberger
The orchestra for this production is provided by the Richmond Symphony

Join us before each performance for a pre-show lecture starting 1 hour before showtime.

Approximate Runtime: 2 hours, 55 minutes (inclusive of a 25-minute intermission)

This production will only be performed in Norfolk at the Harrison Opera House and in Richmond at the Dominion Energy Center. For more information about productions at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University in Fairfax, click here.