Τρίτη 12 Δεκεμβρίου 2017

OPERA AIDA TRIUMPHAL MARCH



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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