1871 opera by Verdi commissioned by the Khedive of Egypt (4)

I believe the answer is:

aida

(Other definitions for aida that I've seen before include "eponymous heroine" , "Egyptian opera by 11 Down" , "Verdi opera" , "Verdi's opera set in ancient Egypt" , "work of grand proportions" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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