OPERA AIDA, TRIUMPHAL MARCH
A triumphal march is a form of music, generally reflecting triumph, victory or great joy. Many composers have written triumphal marches, best known of which is march «Gloria all’ Egitto», (Glory to Egypt) by Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. It is part of his grand opera AIDA, set and commissioned by Egypt, the premier performance of which was presented in the Khedivial Opera House in Cairo, Egypt, on 24 December 1871. In the second act of the opera (see videos below) Pharaoh Radames leads back to Egypt his army following their victory over the Ethiopians. The triumphal scene gives opera directors the opportunity to elaborate great spectacle, typical of the grand opera of nineteenth century. The style and melody from Aida’s triumphal march has influenced the composition of the Spanish national anthem, MARCHA REAL, the French anthem, LA MARSEILLAISE, and the Philippine national anthem. Verdi's triumphal march has also become the background of many popular football chants, especially in his native Italy.
Among other musicians who have composed triumphal marches are Ludwig van Beethoven, Edward Elgar , Edward Grieg and Alfred Hollins..
«GLORIA ALL’EGITTO» TRIUMPHAL MARCH, OPERA A LA SCALA, MILANO
SCENE FROM OPERA AIDA AT AMPHITHEATER ARENA DI VERONA
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