I find it difficult to contest the selection of Giuseppe Verdi among the 10 greatest composers of all time. His place at number eight is a reflection of his operas which are wonderful pieces of musical and theatrical drama.
Factoids:
- Verdi is perhaps the most famous composer of opera.
- Some of his notable operas include: La Traviata, Rigoletto, Nabucco, Aida, Othello, and Falstaff to name a few.
- His Requiem is one of the finest settings of the funeral text ever completed.
- This piece is taken from the great La Traviata.
- Brindisi is a generic title for an Italian drinking song, and an appropriate nickname for this piece.
- The actual title is the first line of text, Lilbiamo ne' lieti calci.
While this is one of Verdi's most famous works, here are a few additional candidates:
Chorus of the Israeli Slaves from Nabucco - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0H23qiz9iI&feature=fvst
La donna e' mobile (Rigoletto) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aef9DGvZ8Qo
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