Aida

Giuseppe Verdi’s outstanding opera about the Egyptian chief Radames and his love for slave Aida

Italian original version with Czech and English surtitles 
The story of the Etiopian Princess Aida and the warrior Radames depicts the inner conflict of a woman who has to decide between being loyal to her country or dedicating herself to a man who is one of the oppressors of her nation. The dilemma of choosing between love and duty is also faced by Radames, who ultimately betrays his homeland because of Aida.

The current production was premiered in 1994. The renowned Egyptian painter Hafiz Abdel Farghali gave a genuine Egyptian colour to the sets which, together with Josef Jelinek’s exquisite costumes, contributed to the great success of the performances.

Performed by:

State opera soloists and chorus
State opera Orchestra
State Opera Ballet

Important:

• Purchased tickets cannot be returned or exchanged.
• There is a screen with subtitles on each seat.
• No discounts are provided. 
• Theatre is a cultural institution. Please respect the common principles of appropriate behaviour and clothing.
• One 20 minutes intermission
• The program may be subject to change.
• The price includes service fee of 3,7 € (100,- CZK)

We are happy to be your guide through Prague opera and ballet performances.

Prague State Opera

Prague State Opera is one of the most important music scenes in Europe & one of the stages of The National Theatre

Visit the recently re-opened and newly refurbished grand opera house with a noteworthy history where many world renown artists have worked here making each performance a prime cultural event.

History:

This Neo-classical edifice was built in 1883 by the German Theatre Association as a reaction of German minority in Prague to the opening of the Prague National Theatre. As the New German Theatre it soon gained international acclaim for its inovative repertoire and artistic leadership including such names as Angelo Neumann, Alexander Zemlinski or Georg Szell.

How to get there: 

• Accessibility by public transport:
  metro A (green line) or C (red line) - Muzeum station
• Nearest car parking:
  Garage Museum, Wilsonova 732/6, Prague 1

Please note: 

• There is a screen with subtitles on each seat.