First performed in Cairo, this Verdi opera was commissioned by the Khedive of Egypt
... ''Aida'' was commissioned in 1869 by the Khedive Ismail, Viceroy of... [DOC] [TLE] English - Cairo Opera House [PAR] The Khedivial (Royal) Opera House in Egypt ... Before the building was complete, 
the Khedive started to prepare a great performance for his project that should ... 
and the musician Verdi was commissioned by the Khedive to compose the music.