Aida
»It’s hard to imagine a sharper, fresher Aida.« Dagens Nyheter
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DATES:Aug 28 — Oct 23
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STAGE:Main stage
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RUNNING TIME:approx. 3 hrs
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LANGUAGE:Italian, Swedish surtitles
Verdi's opera classic continues to seduce audiences: one of the must-sees of the opera repertoire, a performance that has been praised by both audiences and critics.
Our summer gift to you — 30% off on select dates
Celebrate summer with our great summer offer on Aida. Or why not the dance piece Midsummer Night's Dream or that other opera classic Le nozze di Figaro.
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Should you betray your country or your heart? Verdi’s classic opera Aida seduces the audience with a story about love and loyalty set to unparallelled, magnificent music. Michael Cavanagh’s production is back. A highly emotional opera, sung in Italian and a feast for the eyes. As Aida we see star soprano Christina Nilsson, whose recent success in the same role at the Metropolitan Opera in New York was a resounding success. See this opera repertoire must, celebrated by audiences and critics alike.
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Act 1 and 2
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Interval
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Act 3 and 4
Introductions
Ahead of all performances on the main stage a free introduction to the piece for tickets holders takes place in the Golden Foyer 45 minutes before the performance starts!
Michael Cavanagh on Aida
Ahead of the 2018 premiere, we spoke with director Michael Cavanagh and set designer Magdalena Åberg about their interpretation of Verdi's opera classic, which has played to sold-out houses several times since then. It will open again on the main stage again at the end of August!
Performance images
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Verdi's opera Aida at the Royal Swedish Opera in 2018. -
Verdi's opera Aida at the Royal Swedish Opera in 2018. -
Verdi's opera Aida at the Royal Swedish Opera in 2018. -
Verdi's opera Aida at the Royal Swedish Opera in 2018.
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Cast
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Music & creative team
Music Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto Antonio Ghislanzoni
Conductor Vincenzo Milletarì
Director Michael Cavanagh
Scenography, costumes and make-up Magdalena Åberg
Light Linus Fellbom
Dramaturge Katarina Aronsson
Cast subject to change.
Summer in P1 with Aida-current Christina Nilsson
Christina Nilsson had her big breakthrough at the Royal Swedish Opera in 2018 in the role of Aida, a role that also gave her a standing ovation at the Metropolitan Opera in New York this spring. This summer she will make her role debut as Eva in Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg at the Bayreuth Festival. »I am a Scanian country girl who has realized my dream of becoming an opera singer. Singing is my blood, my life. My passion for music has given me meetings with people all over the world.« Don't miss Christina's summer hosting debut on July 22 on Sweden's radio P1 (in Swedish)!
Your visit to the Opera
Frequesntly asked questions
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At what time do I have to be at the Opera before the performance?
We recommend that you arrive at least half an hour before the performance begins. If you can arrive earlier, it's even better: 45 minutes before the start of the performance, there is a free audience introduction in the Golden Foyer - an excellent way to approach the performance!
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It's my first time at the Opera - what do I do?
We have put together some useful tips for your visit. Otherwise, our best advice is to arrive on time - discover the Opera House, leave your coat in the cloakroom, eat or drink something. AND, ask our ushers - they'll be happy to help! Also remember not to bring large bags with you: only small bags (no larger than a standard A4 sheet of paper) will be allowed into the auditorium.
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Can my ticket be rebooked or cancelled if I or someone in my party is ill?
You can rebook tickets yourself on the website up to 24 hours before the start of the performance within the the current season. Tickets cannot be cancelled (read more in our general terms and conditions).
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Can you eat and drink at the Opera?
Of course you can! Our partner Restaurang Grodan is on the ground floor facing Strömgatan - take the opportunity to book a table ahead of your visit! Each floor also has a service with drinks and snacks, at the stalls' café there is a slightly larger selection. We advice you to pre-book the intermission service so it is ready and waiting for you during the interval!
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