"In art, as in love, first of all, you need to be Frank" Giuseppe Verdi
the Story goes that" Aida" Verdi had composed in 1870 by order of the then Egyptian ruler. The parties signed a contract for a huge sum — about 200 thousand dollars at current prices. For the money the buyer received the right to be the first to stage the Opera in Cairo. The Khedive made the right decision. The premiere was a triumph and became the starting point in the musical journey of" Aida" across...