Aïda by Guiseppe Verdi

Accompanied by the Orchestre National de Metz Grand Est, the artistic teams of the Opéra-Théâtre de l'Eurométropole de Metz, directed by Paul-Emile Fourny, will perform this classic for a privileged audience. A central and majestic stage amidst the stunning sets designed by Emmanuelle Favre will allow 8,000 spectators in the South Stand to enjoy this exceptional performance!

Synopsis

The event of this season's end features Verdi's mythical and grandiose opera, Aida, presented outdoors at the Stade Saint-Symphorien in Metz. Set in ancient Egypt, it tells the story of Radamès, an Egyptian general who spurns the king's daughter's love in favor of Aida, a young slave who is also the daughter of the king of Ethiopia, Egypt's mortal enemy. The two lovers find themselves trapped in the conflict between their two countries. Passion, betrayal, and sacrifice intertwine in this tragic work, elevated by Verdi's music, a brilliant synthesis of French grand opera and Italian melodrama.

When Opera and Sports Unite Around One of Verdi's Greatest Masterpieces
Premiering in 1871, Aida was a triumph, and Verdi's monumental opera began a journey that has made it one of the most performed works in the history of opera. Yet, for the first time on the FC Metz pitch, the gods of the stadium will meet the gods of ancient Egypt! A grand popular gathering awaits us in June 2025. Will you join us, audiences and patrons, to share this unforgettable evening? Through this lens, opera is not elitist; it is accessible to all, embodying the power of live performance on such a grand scale. Come discover and support over 250 artists, technicians, and extras by joining them that evening! 

This new production by the Opéra-Théâtre de l'Eurométropole de Metz is in collaboration with FC Metz Stadium. 

Opera in four acts and seven scenes (in the original Italian language) 
Libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni, based on Camille du Locle and Mariette Bey
Premiered at the Cairo Opera House on December 24, 1871