Giuseppe Verdi
[dʒuˈzɛppe ˈverdi] (1813 – 1901)
An Italian Romantic composer, mainly of opera, Verdi was one of the most influential composers of the 19th century.
Verdi is considered with Richard Wagner the most influential composer of operas of the nineteenth century, and dominated the Italian scene after Bellini, Donizetti and Rossini.
Verdi developed his art from the influences of the three, through his use of French Grand Opéra forms in operas written for Paris, and, eventually, to the creation of his Shakespearian masterpieces, Otello and Falstaff. Throughout, his originality and fecundity remained unparalleled.
Some of his themes have long since taken root in popular culture – such as
- "La donna è mobile" from Rigoletto
- "The Drinking Song" from La traviata
- "Grand March" from Aida
- "The Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves" from Nabucco
Some of his themes have long since taken root in popular culture – such as
- "La donna è mobile" from Rigoletto
- "The Drinking Song" from La traviata
- "Grand March" from Aida
- "The Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves" from Nabucco
Nabucco follows the plight of the Jews as they are assaulted, conquered, and subsequently exiled from their homeland by the Babylonian King Nabucco.
(2h 10m)
The best-known number from the opera is the "Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves ('Va, pensiero')", a chorus which is regularly given an encore when performed today.
It became an anthem for the Italian Risorgimento movement for unification.
Source: Wikipedia
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