What an interesting article! October 2013 marks the 200th birthday of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), the Italian composer of one of the most popular operas of all time: Aida. Set in ancient Egypt, it has been performed in the Roman amphitheater of Verona, Italy and in front of the Temple of Luxor in Egypt. However, the path to Aida’s success was surprisingly circuitous and involved a very eccentric archaeologist.
Posted on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 00:40:49 +0000
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