For 10 points, name this opera, commissioned to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal and written by Giuseppe Verdi.
The title character of this opera sings the aria "Ritorna vincitor" (ree-TOR-nah VEEN-key-tor) about her conflicted loyalties. In this opera, the king Amanasro (ah-mah-NAS-roh) is captured while disguised as a peasant. The lead tenor in this opera is engaged to marry Amneris (ahm-NEY-ris), but is instead sealed in a tomb to die. This opera focuses on a princess of Ethiopia who is enslaved by Egypt and falls in love with Radames (RAA-da-meez). For 10 points, name this opera, commissioned to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal and written by Giuseppe Verdi.
The title character of this opera sings the aria "Ritorna vincitor" (ree-TOR-nah VEEN-key-tor) about her conflicted loyalties.
{Aida} (eye-EE-duh)