The Prelude to Aida by Giuseppe Verdi serves as the orchestral introduction to his 1871 opera, setting the tone for the grand and tragic story of Aida, an Ethiopian princess caught in a love triangle amid war in ancient Egypt.
The Prelude is delicate and atmospheric, featuring soft strings that evoke a sense of mystery and sorrow, foreshadowing the opera’s themes of love, duty, and sacrifice. Unlike some of Verdi’s other operas, Aida does not have a full overture—Verdi originally composed one but later discarded it in favor of this more subtle prelude.
This Anthony Galla-Rini arrangement is scored for: accordions 1-6, time 3:50.
