Verdi: Man and Musician

This is the biography of Giuseppe Verdi, the Italian composer known for his unforgettable operas. From humble beginnings, Verdi received a musical education with the help of a local patron and eventually rose to dominate the Italian opera scene. His early operas reflected his sympathy with the Risorgimento movement, which sought the unification of Italy. Despite his success, Verdi remained an intensely private person and did not seek popularity. In later years, he surprised the musical world by producing three masterpieces after reducing his operatic workload. Verdi's operas, particularly 'Rigoletto', 'Il trovatore', and 'La traviata', remain popular and celebrated to this day.