Opera in Monaco: Aida by Giuseppe Verdi

This week audiences are in for a treat from Opéra de Monte-Carlo. Verdi’s masterpiece – Aida – will be performed at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. The opera house promises “a fusion of visual grandeur and dramatic intensity” with an exceptional cast.

Set against a romanticized vision of ancient Egypt, Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida portrays the tragic clash between Aida and Amneris, two proud princesses battling for the love of the valiant warrior Radamès. Originally commissioned to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal, the opera was conceived on a grand, almost cinematic scale with elephants included!

When the work first came to Monaco in 1884, several large ensemble scenes had to be trimmed due to the limited size of the Opéra’s stage. In 2025, this is no longer an issue for Davide Livermore and his team, who will make full use of the expansive stage at the Grimaldi Forum. A space where they have already showcased remarkable creativity by blending modern technology with breathtakingly immersive sets.

Aida Cast in Monte Carlo:
Marie-Nicole Lemieux as Amneris
Aleksandra Kurzak as Aida
Arsen Soghomonyan as Radamès
Antonio di Matteo as the King

INSIDER TIP: A second performance will take place on 22 November at 8pm.

To book tickets and for more information, please click here.