‘Aida’ performance at Teatro Real Madrid - in pictures

  • ‘Aida’ is an opera set in Ancient Egypt. It is based on a love triangle between an Ethiopian princess, an Egyptian military commander and a pharaoh's daughter. All photos: Javier del Real / Teatro Real
    ‘Aida’ is an opera set in Ancient Egypt. It is based on a love triangle between an Ethiopian princess, an Egyptian military commander and a pharaoh's daughter. All photos: Javier del Real / Teatro Real
  • The ‘Aida’ set design features video projections.
    The ‘Aida’ set design features video projections.
  • ‘Aida’ first appeared in Cairo's Khedivial Opera House in 1871.
    ‘Aida’ first appeared in Cairo's Khedivial Opera House in 1871.
  • It has been co-produced with the Abu Dhabi Festival.
    It has been co-produced with the Abu Dhabi Festival.
  • The show recreates the splendour and opulence of the Ancient Egyptian royal court.
    The show recreates the splendour and opulence of the Ancient Egyptian royal court.
  • ‘Aida’ is directed by Hugo de Ana.
    ‘Aida’ is directed by Hugo de Ana.
  • It features evocative scenes set in Ancient Egyptian religious temples.
    It features evocative scenes set in Ancient Egyptian religious temples.
  • ‘Aida’ is on show at Teatro Real, Madrid.
    ‘Aida’ is on show at Teatro Real, Madrid.
  • US soprano Jamie Barton as Amneris.
    US soprano Jamie Barton as Amneris.
  • ‘Aida’ is the opening show of Teatro Real's new season.
    ‘Aida’ is the opening show of Teatro Real's new season.