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Verdi, Giuseppe
Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi was an Italian composer, mainly of opera. He was the most influential member of the 19th century's Italian School of Opera. His works are frequently performed in opera houses throughout the world and, transcending the boundaries of the genre, some of his themes have long since taken root in popular culture - such as "La donna è mobile" from Rigoletto and "Libiamo ne' lieti calici" from La traviata. Oftentimes scoffed at by the critics, in his lifetime and today, as catering to the tastes of the common folk, overly simple in chromatic texture and shamelessly melodramatic, Verdi’s masterpieces dominate the standard repertoire a century and a half after their composition.
Born: October 10, 1813 in Le Roncole, Busseto Died: January 27, 1901 in Milan
Verdi's musical education began at an early age, although it is not known exactly when he began formal study. It is known that he was captivated by music and that his parents early on decided to give him an instrument of his own, a little spinet. Verdi studied organ and by age seven he had become an organist at San Michele Arcangelo, the parish church just across from the birthplace. It was there that he served as an altar boy, and San Michele was the church where, according to the famous myth (or fact), his mother saved him in 1814 when French troops invaded the territory.
In 1823 Verdi moved to Busseto, a town within walking distance of Roncole. He in fact did walk that distance to continue playing organ at San Michele. Although a small town, Busseto had a Philharmonic Society and a music school. Verdi attended the music school run by Antonio Provesi. "At age 14, he was teaching ... MORE
Rousing and well known Anvil or Gypsy Chorus from Il Trovatore, depicts Spanish gypsies striking their anvils at dawn and singing the praises of hard work, good wine and gypsy women. Mixed Vocals, Classical Music, Opera, Giuseppe Verdi
Nabucco established Verdi's reputation as a composer. This follows the plight of the Jews as they were assaulted and exiled from their homeland by King Nabucco, Mixed Vocals, Classical Music, Romantic Period, Giuseppe Verdi
Familiar piece bounces along with light combined with more powerful sections of male and female soloists and choruses. The Drinking Song from La Traviata, Mixed Vocals, Classical Music, Romantic Period, Giuseppe Verdi
Symphonic orchestral opera with full Italian vocals. After a fast and intricate opening, this leads into the popular theme. Mixed Vocals, Classical Music, Romantic Period, Giuseppe Verdi
Chorus sung in Act 4 of I Lombardi. The crusaders and pilgrims are despairing that God has abandoned them in the desert.
Strong choral vocals, Mixed Vocals, Classical Music, Romantic Period, Giuseppe Verdi
Nabucco established Verdi's reputation as a composer. Calm, dark, building sequence segues to bright, brassy joyous celebratory regal passage, then back to calm again. Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period, Giuseppe Verdi
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Verdi, Giuseppe
