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La traviata
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3,103 editions published between 1850 and 2011 in 20 languages and held by 3,905 libraries worldwide The story of a beautiful courtesan dying of consumption and her love for a poor nobleman.
Aida
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2,718 editions published between 1800 and 2011 in 23 languages and held by 3,766 libraries worldwide Verdi's opera set in ancient Egypt, and originally written to commemorate the opening of the Suez Canal, tells the story of the love between the Ethiopian slave girl, Aida, and the Egyptian soldier, Radames, and of the jealousy of Amneris, the daughter of the Egyptian king.
Rigoletto
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2,657 editions published between 1847 and 2011 in 17 languages and held by 3,394 libraries worldwide Rigoletto, the court jester, plans revenge against his daughter's seducer, the Duke.
Otello
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1,688 editions published between 1324 and 2010 in 17 languages and held by 3,058 libraries worldwide The Met's production of Verdi's Otello from 1995, with Placido Domingo in one of his greatest roles opposite the stunning Renee Fleming in her first breakaway Met success.
Requiem
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1,505 editions published between 1874 and 4864 in 16 languages and held by 2,560 libraries worldwide Giuseppe Verdi's Messa da Requiem is one of the grandest choral masterpieces of the Romantic Era.
Il trovatore
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2,424 editions published between 1800 and 2011 in 15 languages and held by 2,487 libraries worldwide The plot revolves around its two female characters. Acuzena is the daughter of a gypsy who, fifteen years before, was burned as a witch for cursing the young son of a nobleman. In revenge, Acuzena abducted the son to throw into the embers of the same fire, but, in her distress, threw in her own son. She has brought up the other child as her own. Leonora (Sutherland) is a lady-in-waiting at court who is loved by two men, the Count di Luna, who is the older son of the nobleman who had Acuzena's mother burned, and Manrico, the troubadour, and leader of the rebel forces engaged in civil war against the count. Tragedy results when the four come together.
Un ballo in maschera
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1,506 editions published between 1837 and 2011 in 16 languages and held by 2,301 libraries worldwide Luciano Pavarotti in his first Met Ballo heads an illustrious cast in the revolutionary production of Verdi's opera. His portrayal of the ill-fated Riccardo is 'peerless Pavarotti.' Also stars Aprile Millo.
Falstaff
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1,231 editions published between 1803 and 2011 in 13 languages and held by 2,210 libraries worldwide A performance of the opera by Verdi, based on a character of William Shakespeare's.
Don Carlo
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1,279 editions published between 1865 and 2011 in 16 languages and held by 1,887 libraries worldwide The film of this live performance at La Scala dates from December 1992. The sumptuous production, direced by Franco Zeffirelli, features an all-star cast including Luciano Pavarotti, Samule Ramey, Paolo Coni, Daniela Dessi, conducted by Riccardo Muti.
La forza del destino
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1,407 editions published between 1000 and 2011 in 12 languages and held by 1,835 libraries worldwide The story of two lovers who are separated, then pursued by her brother who is convinced that they are responsible for her father's death. The story is based on the premise that fate is inexorable, that there is no free choice.
Macbeth
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990 editions published between 1847 and 2010 in 13 languages and held by 1,647 libraries worldwide "Carlos Álvarez takes the title role in the first of Verdi's Shakespearean operas, with Maria Guleghina as the manipulative wife whose desire to gain the Scottish throne drives her husband to murder and leaves both with blood on their hands."--Container.
Simon Boccanegra
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722 editions published between 1850 and 2010 in 12 languages and held by 1,443 libraries worldwide Simon Boccanegra, Doge of Genoa, is one of Verdi's most profound characters, a complex man ruled by love of family and devotion to country. The compelling, richly colored music of Simon Boccanegra vividly embodies the tangled personal passions and political rivalries of Renaissance Italy.
Nabucco
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960 editions published between 1842 and 2011 in 14 languages and held by 1,395 libraries worldwide A lyric drama in four parts.
Ernani
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908 editions published between 1622 and 2010 in 15 languages and held by 1,315 libraries worldwide Ernani, the dashing outlaw, wins the hand of Elvira over two other suiters.
Luisa Miller
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534 editions published between 1849 and 2010 in 10 languages and held by 1,223 libraries worldwide Based on Schiller's Kabale und Lebe (Intrigue and Love). Revolves around the loves of the heroine of the title and Rodolfo, son of Count Walter, and the machination of the Count's steward Wum, who wants Luisa for himself.
Quattro pezzi sacri
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329 editions published between 1847 and 2009 in 11 languages and held by 1,012 libraries worldwide Pezzi sacri.. Verdi, Giuseppe.
I vespri siciliani
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617 editions published between 1850 and 2011 in 10 languages and held by 966 libraries worldwide Ill-fated love story set in Sicily during the French occupation of 1282.
Attila
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391 editions published between 1845 and 2010 in 11 languages and held by 861 libraries worldwide The barbarian chief attacks the forces of the Emperor Valentinian and marches on Rome.
I Lombardi
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376 editions published between 1800 and 2009 in 11 languages and held by 782 libraries worldwide The opera is set at the time of the first Crusade. It tells of the rivalry of two brothers, Arvino and Pagano, for the love of Viclinda. In an attempt to kill his brother, Pagano kills his father in error, and is exiled as a hermit to the Holy Land. He returns and reveals his identity to Arvino, and dies forgiven in his brother's arms.
String quartet in E minor
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163 editions published between 1870 and 2010 in 7 languages and held by 639 libraries worldwide more
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Verdi, Dž.
Verdi, Dzhuzepe, 1813-1901
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Verdi, Fortunato Giuseppe Francesco 1813-1901
Verdi, Fortunino Giuseppe Francesco, 1813-1901
Verdi, Fortunio Giuseppe Francesco
Verdi, Fortunio Giuseppe Francesco, 1813-1901
Verdi, G.
Verdi, G. 1813-1901
Verdi, G. (Giuseppe)
Verdi, G. (Giuseppe), 1813-1901
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Verdi, Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco
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Verdi, Guiseppe 1813-1901
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Verdi, Jakab, 1813-1901
Verdi, Jos. 1813-1901
Verdi, Josef 1813-1901
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Verdi, József, 1813-1901
Verdis, Dž., 1813-1901
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Wei'erdi, 1813-1901
ליאונקובלו, ר.
רדדי, ג.
جوسيبي فيردي، 1813-1901
فيردي، جوزيبي، 1813-1901
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