Giuseppe Verdi was born in La Roncole, Parma, Italy in 1813. He is most noted for his twenty-eight operas, the music of many being familiar even to those with no interest in opera. He also composed instrumental and religious music. Verdi died in 1901.- Category ID : 25257
List of Verdi,_Giuseppe_Fortunino_Francesco Sites10 Websites
Biographical essay emphasizes the humanity of the composer. Background information, with links to RAM audio, on the genesis of some of his compositions includes Oberto, Nabucco, Va Pensiero, Jerusalem, Libera Me, La Donna E Mobile, and Brindisi.
Wikipedia article with biography, commentary on his nationalism and musical style, OGG audio sample, internal references to related people and topics, and external links.
Filmography noting cinematic use of his works and filmed versions of various operas plus biographical trivial and background material from the Internet Movie Database.
Material from Opera Glass including list of operas, librettists and texts, important dates, creators of roles, portraits, discography, links, and references.