His non-operatic compositions include the famous Requiem from 1873, one of the most “operatic” pieces of sacred music ever produced, in honor of poet and novelist Alessandro Manzoni.

Chorus of Approval The Teatro Giuseppe Verdi in Busseto, the composer’s hometown, opened in 1868 with two of Verdi’s own compositions.

October 10, 2013, is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi, one of the most influential composers of the 19th century. His works -- including "Rigoletto," "Il ...

And this time, one composer will be popping up more than usual — Giuseppe Verdi. He might have been born 200 years ago (Oct. 10, 1813), but Verdi's box office brawn has never flagged.

Saturday, August 14, 2021 At The Opera, Giuseppe Verdi's Simon Boccanegra (CETRA 1951), August 14, 2021 Listen to Full Show ...

No black tie is needed, just lend the Solon Center for the Arts your ears 7:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday for Giuseppe Verdi's famous opera "La Traviata." The evening includes an opera preview ...

Music Washington Concert Opera offers Verdi rarity ‘I masnadieri’ in time for composer’s birthday September 23, 2013 More than 11 years ago Summary ...

When Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi in the late 1800s built a neo-Gothic mansion in Milan, he envisioned a bustling sanctuary for professional musicians who were not earning livable incomes ...