Verdi, Giuseppe 1813-1901

La traviata by Giuseppe Verdi ( Recording )
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 by Giuseppe Verdi ( Recording )
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 by Giuseppe Verdi ( Recording )
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 by Giuseppe Verdi ( Recording )
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 by Giuseppe Verdi ( Recording )
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 by Giuseppe Verdi ( Recording )
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 by Giuseppe Verdi ( Recording )
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 by Giuseppe Verdi ( Recording )
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 by Giuseppe Verdi ( Recording )
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 by Giuseppe Verdi ( Recording )
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.