Aida - English National Opera Guide 2 (includes libretto)

Aida is, for most of us, the quintessence of Ancient Egypt, but it is certainly not just for archaeologists!

Michael Rose points out that it is really about patriotism - an issue of burning importance to Verdi and his contemporaries

Music critic William Mann reflects that even a short look at the score reveals subtleties that repay careful listening

And Verdi's own letters show the germs of the opera grow from suggestion to creation

REVIEWS

'Brilliantly produced and superb value' ~ Sunday Times

'All these will provide the new opera-goer with food for thought' ~ Daily Telegraph

'Wholehearted recommendation of this valuable new series' ~ TLS