On December 23, Armenian National Theatre of Opera and Ballet hosted the premiere staging of Aida opera by Giuseppe Verdi.

The opera will be included in the main repertoire of the Theatre.

Preparatory works for staging Aida opera by Giuseppe Verdi started in 2010 at the initiative of the Ministry. Through the assistance of Italian Ambassador to Armenia Bruno Scapini, Italian stage director Mario Corradi, whose performances are included in programs of the beset theaters in the world, was invited to Armenia.

The project was implemented through the courtesy of VivaCell-MTS mobile operator, Electric Networks of Armenia, RosGosStrakh-Armenia, Converse bank, as well as Italian embassy in Armenia and Ambassador Bruno Scapini.

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, state officials, public figures and acclaimed artists attended the premiere.