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Giuseppe Verdi

    April 10, 1813 – January 27, 1901

    Giuseppe Verdi was a pivotal figure in 19th-century Italian Romantic opera. His works, often characterized by melodramatic flair, achieved global acclaim, with many of his melodies deeply embedding themselves in popular culture. Despite occasional critiques for his melodic idiom, Verdi's masterworks continue to form the bedrock of the operatic repertoire.

    Giuseppe Verdi
    English National Opera Guide - 23: The Force of Destiny (La Forza del Destino)
    G. Schirmer's Collection of Opera Librettos: Rigoletto
    Verdi's Opera La Traviata: Containing the Italian Text, with an English Translation
    Aida
    Il Trovatore
    Requiem