First performed in Cairo, this Verdi opera was commissioned by the Khedive of Egypt
... impressive than to commission the famous Italian composer Giuseppe 
Verdi,... [DOC] [TLE] Giuseppe Verdi's magnificent opera, Aida, has its world premiere in ... [PAR] Dec 2, 2013 ... His first opera, Oberto, was performed in 1839 and achieved great ... later 
compositions and was commissioned by the Khedive of Egypt.