"Aida" is an opera composed by Giuseppe Verdi, one of the most famous and acclaimed Italian opera composers. The opera premiered at the Cairo Opera House on December 24, 1871. "Aida" tells the story of the love between Aida, an Ethiopian slave in Egypt, and Radamès, an Egyptian military commander. The plot unfolds in the context of the war between Egypt and Ethiopia. "Aida" is known for its emotive and powerful music, and it is one of the most popular operas in the operatic repertoire.