An Egyptian military commander, Radamès, struggles to choose between his love for the enslaved Ethiopian princess Aida, and his loyalty to the Pharaoh. To complicate the story further, the Pharaoh's daughter Amneris is in love with Radamès, although he does not return her feelings.

• San Francisco Opera
• Margaret Price
• Luciano Pavarotti
• Stefania Toczyska
• Kurt Rydl
• Kevin Langan
• Simon Estes