Verdi, Giuseppe 1813-1901
Works: | 62,833 works in 144,681 publications in 17 languages and 640,938 library holdings |
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Genres: | Operas Live sound recordings Drama Excerpts Biographies Requiems Biography Opera adaptations Musical settings Art music |
Subject Headings: | Composers |
Roles: | Author, Composer, Creator, Other, Musician, Bibliographic antecedent, Contributor, Editor, Honoree, Compiler, Performer, Conductor, Dedicatee, 235, 233, Instrumentalist, Compositor, Translator, htt, Recipient, Arranger, Lyricist, Librettist, Correspondent, Adapter, Author in quotations or text abstracts, Artist, Singer, wac, Signer, Author of introduction, Former owner, Restager , Illustrator, Director |
Classifications: | M1500.V47, 782.1 |
- Verdi by Julian Budden( )
- Verdi at the Golden Gate : opera and San Francisco in the Gold Rush years by George Whitney Martin( )
- Verdi : his music, life and times by George Whitney Martin( Book )
- Verdi and the French aesthetic : verse, stanza, and melody in nineteenth-century opera by Andreas Giger( )
- Verdi : a biography by Mary Jane Phillips-Matz( Book )
- Experiencing Verdi : a listener's companion by Donald C Sanders( )
- Leonora's last act : essays in Verdian discourse by Roger Parker( )
- Giuseppe Verdi, his life and works by Francis Toye( Book )
- The sounds of Paris in Verdi's La Traviata by Emilio Sala( )
- Verdi : a life in the theatre by Charles Osborne( Book )
- The man Verdi by Frank Walker( Book )
- The life of Verdi by John Rosselli( Book )
- The lives and times of the great composers by Michael Steen( Book )
- Verdi : a documentary study by William Weaver( Book )
- Not without madness : perspectives on opera by Fabrizio Della Seta( )
- Waiting for Verdi : Italian opera and political opinion, 1815-1848 by Mary Ann Smart( )
- Four last songs : aging and creativity in Verdi, Strauss, Messiaen, and Britten by Linda Hutcheon( )
- The Verdi companion by William 1923- Weaver( Book )
- The Cambridge companion to Verdi by Scott Leslie Balthazar( Book )
- Berlioz, Verdi, Wagner, Britten by Daniel Albright( )


1,997 editions published between 1898 and 2022 in 13 languages and held by 22,169 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This recording contains the complete opera sung in Italian. The book contains the complete text of the libretto with annotations in both English and Italian and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composer, biographies of the principal singers and conductor
1,630 editions published between 1900 and 2019 in 13 languages and held by 17,359 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The impressive and breathtaking scenery of the wild-romantic Roman quarry of St. Margarethen provides the perfect and unique backdrop for this live-recording of a colorful open-air staging of Giuseppe Verdi's Aida
1,291 editions published between 1900 and 2020 in 10 languages and held by 16,163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
EMI: Cdh 7 61052 2
1,505 editions published between 1900 and 2022 in 14 languages and held by 14,342 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This recording contains the complete opera sung in Italian. The book contains the complete text of the libretto with annotations in both English and Italian and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composer, biographies of the principal singers and conductor
1,098 editions published between 1324 and 2020 in 12 languages and held by 13,027 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story: Act I. The action unfolds on Cyprus, under Venetian rule in the 16th century. The scene is outside the castle, residence of Otello, governor of the island, facing the port. It is night. A furious storm churns the sea, and a crowd of Venetian citizens and soldiers helplessly watch while the ship of the Moor Otello desperately tries to make it into port. Only Iago, one of Otello's men, does not participate in the general apprehension for the safety of his leader: he hates Otello, because Otello has promoted Cassio captain instead of him; he meditates revenge. The crowd is jubilant as Otello finally lands safely and announces that the Turkish fleet has been defeated. When the Moor enters the castle, the fireworks start and all drink to his victory. In the midst of the rejoicing, Iago starts to weave the scheme that will lead to his commander's downfall: he treacherously insinuates to Roderigo, who had revealed to Iago his love for Otello's wife, Desdemona, that Captain Cassio also feels the same affection for the woman. Then Iago gets Cassio drunk, and incites a fight between the two men, but the dangerous duel that starts between them is stopped by Montano. However, the peacemaker is wounded by Cassio. Iago sounds the alarm, swelling the episode out of proportion until the crowd is in tumult. Called back by the shouts and noise, Otello, falsely informed by Iago, punishes Cassio and demotes him. This is a first victory for Iago, who exults
821 editions published between 1930 and 2021 in 9 languages and held by 11,097 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verdi's last work is his only major comedy and one of his crowning glories. Judith Raskin and Luigi Alva are the enchanting Fenton and Nannetta who want to be married even though her father, Ford (Frank Guarrera), objects. Ford's wife Alice (Phyllis Curtin) is being wooed by Falstaff (Ezio Flagello) who is also interested in Meg Page (Mildred Miller). Fortunately Dame Quickly (Fedora Barbieri) is a match for Falstaff and teaches him a lesson
715 editions published between 1940 and 2022 in 10 languages and held by 9,054 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This extraordinary performance of Verdi's unforgettable Requiem features a dream cast: soprano Leontyne Price, equally acclaimed for her soaring phrasing and the nobility with which she sings the words, is joined by Plácido Domingo, one of the great Verdi tenors of his generation, distinguished mezzo-soprano Florence Quivar, and magnificent bass John Cheek. Under James Levine's inspired conducting, the Met Orchestra and Chorus deliver a thrilling account of this breathtaking score
379 editions published between 1904 and 2021 in 8 languages and held by 8,782 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This performance features the legendary African-American contralto Marian Anderson in her history-making Met debut role of Ulrica, the fortune-teller. At first her predictions are all good news. But who would believe the best friend of the king would actually murder him? Absurd. That's what the king (Jan Peerce) thinks. But he loves Amelia (Zinka Milanov), the wife of his friend Renato (Robert Merrill). And when Renato discovers them together, he joins the plot against the king. This is Verdian passion at its best
681 editions published between 1952 and 2021 in 8 languages and held by 7,800 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Macbeth and Banquo encounter three prophesying witches on their journey home from battle. Macbeth's ambitions are kindled by the witches' prediction that he will someday be king. In an effort to hasten the prophecy, he and Lady Macbeth plot the murders of those in the way. Under the strain of the heinous crimes, Lady Macbeth dies and Macbeth edges toward insanity. In the tragic climax, Macbeth is killed in a duel and Malcolm becomes king
752 editions published between 1000 and 2022 in 9 languages and held by 7,592 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verdi painted an immense canvas with this dark but tuneful opera. The legendary Leontyne Price is seen in one of her greatest roles, Leonora. Price's soaring voice encompasses every nuance of Leonora's emotion as she moves from joy through resignation to ultimate heartbreak. James Levine's brilliant leading of the Met orchestra and chorus is a lesson in Verdi style. Giuseppe Giacomini is Alvaro, the man Leonora loves, and Leo Nucci is Don Carlo, the dark instrument of their Fate
482 editions published between 1933 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 6,891 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The young Leonie Rysanek triumphs in her second Met broadcast of the almost four dozen she would do during her astonishing career. Here she is Elizabeth of Valois, married to King Philip II of Spain (Jerome Hines), even though she loves his son, Don Carlo (Giulio Gari). Rysanek's heartbreaking performance fully connects with Elizabeth's passion and despair. Beloved baritone Robert Merrill is Don Carlo's friend, Roderigo, killed by the Inquisition. Blanche Thebom is Princess Eboli and future superstar Martina Arroyo is heard in her Met debut role as the Celestial Voice
482 editions published between 1940 and 2021 in 7 languages and held by 6,126 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The role of Simon Boccanegra is one of the capstones of Verdi's baritone repertoire. Sherrill Milnes gives a stunning portrayal of the 14th century Genoa doge, singing with both power and poetry, and reminding everyone why audiences acclaimed him the great American Verdi baritone of the day. Anna Tomowa-Sintow is Amelia, his long-lost daughter, in love with one of Boccanegra's most bitter political enemies. James Levine reveals his passion for Verdi's score, bringing out all the drama while reveling in its aching lyricism
409 editions published between 1907 and 2019 in 9 languages and held by 5,634 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Legendary maestro Thomas Schippers conducts the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and chorus in a December 1962 performance of Verdi's Ernani, which features a truly bravura performance by Carlo Bergonzi
273 editions published between 1951 and 2021 in 7 languages and held by 5,152 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poor Luisa Miller (Katia Ricciarelli) has given her heart to a man she knows as "Carlo." But he is really Rodolfo (Luciano Pavarotti), the son of Count Walter (Paul Plishka), who is being pressured by the Count to marry another woman. Despite every effort of Lucia's loving father (Leo Nucci), the evil Wurm (John Cheek), eventually triumphs. But it's Verdi's passionate music that wins in the end, brought to life by a cast who knows how to stir our hearts
471 editions published between 1949 and 2021 in 7 languages and held by 5,004 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A lyric drama in four parts
337 editions published between 1950 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 4,065 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Don Carlos: Grand opéra en cinq actes. Livret: Joseph Méry et Camille du Locle
63 editions published between 1962 and 2020 in 3 languages and held by 3,496 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
169 editions published between 1951 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 3,438 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features highlights from Riccardo Muti's interpretation of Verdi's Aida, whose cast includes Montserrat Caballe and Placido Domingo
170 editions published between 1064 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 2,984 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Prelude -- Libiamo ne' lieti calici (Brindisi) -- Un di felice -- È strano!-- Ah, fors' è lui-- Sempre libera -- Lunge da lei-- De' miei bollenti spiriti -- Pura siccome un angelo -- Ah! dite alla giovine -- Di provenza il mar -- Ogni sup aver tal femmina -- Teneste la promessa--' Addio del passato -- Parigi, o cara -- Ah, Violetta!-Voi? Signor
249 editions published between 1910 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 2,768 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verdi's gripping tale of Sicilians rising against the occupying French stars Renata Scotto in her only broadcast of this rarely heard masterpiece. From the beginning of the opera, when Elena (Scotto) sings an "innocent" song fanning the people's resentment against the foreign army, to the end, when the ringing of her wedding bells signals the start of the revolt, Scotto's artistry blazes. James Levine leads the Met Orchestra and Chorus in a wonderfully idiomatic performance, and Ruggero Raimondi is magnificent as Procida, the outlawed Sicilian leader


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