In the war between Egypt and Ethiopia, Aida is held captive as a slave of the Egyptian princess Amneris. No one knows, however, that she is actually the daughter of the Ethiopian king, Amonasro. Aida has fallen in love with Radam\u00e8s, who returns her affection, to the great chagrin of Amneris, who wants Radam\u00e8s for herself. Radam\u00e8s is made commander of the Egyptian army, putting Aida in a terrible position: a victory for Radam\u00e8s could mean marriage and freedom for her, but defeat for her father and homeland. When Radam\u00e8s returns victorious, he is unaware he has captured Aida\u2019s father. Amonasro forces Aida to coax Radam\u00e8s into revealing military secrets, for which he is sentenced to death for high treason. Amneris offers to lift the sentence if Radames forswears Aida and agrees to marry her instead. He refuses, and is condemned to be buried alive. Aida secretly joins him in the tomb, and they face death together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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