Basic CMYK - The Phoenix Opera

Aïda Story, con’t:
being led in, Radames is crowned victor. Among the captives is Aïda’s father
Amonasro, disguised as an officer, who gestures to her not to betray his royal
identity. Amonasro delivers an eloquent plea for mercy and Radames asks
that the death sentence on the prisoners be overruled and that they be freed
as his reward. The king agrees and offers Amneris’ hand in marriage as
Radames’ reward, but keeps Amonasro in custody as a guarantee of peace.
Act III - On the bank of the Nile, Amneris is led by Ramfis to the temple of
Isis to receive the goddess’ blessing for her wedding. Aïda is overcome with
nostalgic thoughts of her conquered homeland as she waits for Radames
nearby the temple. Her father Amonasro appears and encourages her to
betray her lover by asking Radames where the Egyptian army will enter
Ethiopia. She battles with her feelings between her father and her lover, but
finally agrees to her father’s request. Radames appears and tells Aïda he will
marry her after his next victory. While Amonasro is hiding close by, Aïda
reluctantly asks Radames where they will enter Ethiopia. Once Radames
reveals the military secret to her, Amonasro steps out of hiding and reveals
his true identity. Radames is dismayed by his unwilling act of treason and is
soon discovered by Amneris, who declares that Radames is a traitor.
Radames submits while Amonasro and Aïda escape.
Act IV - Radames is awaiting trial in a temple of judgment where Amneris
offers to save him if he renounces Aïda and marries her. He refuses, choosing
death. When he is led away, Amneris is appalled by the consequences of her
jealousy and she curses the judges for condemning him. Buried alive in a
tomb, Radames is joined by Aïda who slips in to share his fate. They bid
farewell to earth, while Amneris prays for peace.
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