Aida
In the city of Memphis, in a hall of the pharaoh's palace, Abbot Ramfis speaks to the young Radames. The goddess Isis portrayed Radames as commander-in-chief of the Egyptian Army in the battle against the Ethiopians. When Ramfis leaves, Radames goes into thought. He will go to war, successfully return to his homeland, and he will have Aida, his lover of Ethiopia, who is held captive in the palace. The daughter of Pharaoh Amneris and his slave Aida come. Amneris loves Radames, but does not receive any response from him. Radames' eye is in Aida. Glances between two teenagers. He didn't miss Amneris. Pharaoh enters the hall with his entourage. A messenger reports that the Abyssinian army, under the command of King Amonasro, has burned down and proceeded to Egypt. When Amonasro goes by, Aida slowly moans 'Daddy ...' Pharaoh informs the army that Radames has been chosen as the Commander-in-Chief. Everyone leaves for the ceremony at the Vulcan Temple. Alone Aida, 'return with victory ...!' he says. On one side is his father and nation, on the other he has a lover. Surprised which one to wish for success, he found the remedy in prayer. Ramfis conducts the ceremony at the Vulcan Temple. The high priest gives the holy sword to Radames.
