Title: Verdi's Aïda
Description: "Verdi was asked to compose a work to premiere in the Cairo Opera House. Although Verdi was uninterested in the project at first, persistence on the part of the khedive as well as a tempting plot line written by Mariette Bey drew him in. Much mystery still surrounds the opera's inception. This book explores that mystery"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Opera, Verdi, giuseppe, 1813-1901, Operas, librettos
People: Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
Time periods: 19th century