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Who's who?

AIDA - 15 OCTOBER 2022
Aida

Originally, an Ethiopian princess (unbeknown to her Egyptian captors), daughter of Amonasro, the warrior-king. In the plot, we meet Aida as a servant of Amneris, daughter of the Egyptian king. She is secretly in love with Radames.

Amneris

Daughter of the Egyptian king. Openly in love with Radames, she is suspicious of her rival-in-love, and drives her slave to an open confession. She condemns Radames to death for not returning his love, but curses the priests who do not show mercy on him.

Radames

Captain of the Egyptian Guard. He conquers the Ethiopians and returns triumphantly to his homeland. He is in love with Aida, even though he is given Amneris’ hand in marriage. He is accused of treason as he discloses the military secret to this enemy and chooses death over a forced betrayal of love to Aida.

The King of Egypt

Amneris’ father. He selects Radames to lead the battle agains the Ethiopians.

Amonasro

King of Ethiopia. He is captured in battle as a slave, although he initially only reveals his true identity to his daughter Aida who is serving in the Egyptian palace.

Ramfis

The Egyptian High Priest. He is the first to instil the warring lust in Radames. He advises against the full release of the Ethiopian slaves as per Radames’ request. Hence Amonasro and Aida are retained. He also recites the charges against Radames at the end.