​A (Brief) History of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)

Author: Nansee Hughes

Portrait of Giuseppe Verdi by Giovanni Boldini, 1886

Giuseppe Verdi was born in Italy in 1813, near Busseto (Parma, Italy) to a spinner and a local innkeeper. Throughout his lifetime produced many successful operas, including La Traviata, Falstaff and Aida. He was famous for his skill in creating melody and use of theatrical effect, along with rejecting the traditional Italian opera to create stories that were unified throughout the full opera. Composing more than 25 operas throughout his career, Verdi is regarded even today as one of the greatest composers in history. His works have reportedly been performed more than any other performer's worldwide. He died in 1901, in Milan, Italy.
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Picture: Tully Potter