Verdi
Nineteenth-century opera giant
Giuseppe Verdi was an Italian composer of the nineteenth century, among the most celebrated in opera history.
His works—*Rigoletto*, *La Traviata*, *Aida*, *Otello*—remain cornerstones of the operatic repertoire.
During Italian unification, his name became an acronym for "Vittorio Emanuele Re D'Italia," making him a nationalist symbol.
We're seeing Verdi at the Met tonight.
Opera about enslaved Ethiopian princess
- RigolettoOpera about vengeful entertainer
- FalstaffComic knight, corpulent braggart
- MacbethAmbitious thane's downfall
- AttilaFamous Hunnic ruler
libretto · aria · overture · chorus · duet · ensemble · premiere · bel canto
Large instrumental ensemble
- conductorOne who directs musicians
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
- ariaOperatic solo piece
overture · libretto · baritone · soprano · tenor · chorus · leitmotif · orchestration
German Romantic opera composer
- PucciniItalian operatic composer
- BelliniItalian artistic dynasty name
- BrahmsRomantic German composer
- LisztHungarian Romantic-era pianist-composer
Rossini · Berlioz · Offenbach · Dvorak · Tchaikovsky
Disastrous or sorrowful event
- pathosPity-evoking quality
- passionIntense emotional drive
- conflictOpposition between parties
- catharsisPurification through emotional expression
climax · fate · anguish · heroic · poignant · spectacle · vendetta · betrayal
Lombardy's capital city
- nationalismDevotion to one's country
- unificationMerging into one entity
- patriotismDevotion to one's homeland
- anthemOfficial song of praise
Aida
Opera about enslaved Ethiopian princess
- RigolettoOpera about vengeful entertainer
- FalstaffComic knight, corpulent braggart
- MacbethAmbitious thane's downfall
Attila · libretto · aria · overture · chorus · duet · ensemble · premiere · bel canto
orchestra
Large instrumental ensemble
- conductorOne who directs musicians
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
aria · overture · libretto · baritone · soprano · tenor · chorus · leitmotif · orchestration · crescendo
Wagner
German Romantic opera composer
Rossini · Berlioz · Liszt · Offenbach · Dvorak · Tchaikovsky
tragedy
Disastrous or sorrowful event
catharsis · climax · fate · anguish · heroic · poignant · spectacle · vendetta · betrayal · sacrifice
Milan
Lombardy's capital city
- nationalismDevotion to one's country
- unificationMerging into one entity
- patriotismDevotion to one's homeland
anthem · Garibaldi · tricolore · librettist
VerdiWagner
German Romantic opera composer
Brahms · Bruckner · symphonists · Mahler
- verdant landscapeLand covered in vegetation
- Giuseppe Verdi