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Aida is a grand opera in the tradition of works like Meyerbeer’s Les Huguenots, but it is also a deeply personal, psychological drama. As in many of Verdi’s operas, the characters’ inner struggles collide with broader political conflicts. At the heart of Aida lies a love triangle set against the backdrop of a devastating war. I have grown weary of typical productions: all those piles of sand, colourful hieroglyphs, elephants and camels… On the other hand, I didn’t want to stage Aida in the way it’s currently done in, say, Germany, or as it was recently presented at Covent Garden, with direct references to contemporary conflicts. I wanted to offer a fresh perspective, something unusual but always within the framework of Verdi’s work and with the utmost respect for his creation.

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Aida

Mariinsky II

On a neglected farm, the animals revolt against their tyrannical owner. After some time, however, they are forced to submit to the yoke of a new leader from their own ranks.

Bass

Gennady Bezzubenkov

Events

Upcoming events

12 - 23 Jun, 2026

Animal Farm · Wiener Staatsoper

Past events

13 - 15 Jun, 2025

Aida · Mariinsky Theatre

Future and recently performed repertoire

The Pharaoh in Aida by Verdi

Mariinsky Theatre

Old Major in Animal Farm by Raskatov

Wiener Staatsoper

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