| Birth: | Oct. 10, 1813 | | Death: | Jan. 27, 1901 | 
Composer. He was the leading figure of Italian music in the nineteenth century and made important contributions to the development of opera. Hi was born in the village of Roncole in the province of Parma. His family recognized and encouraged his talents early and he received a good basic education in the nearby town of Busseto. He studied in Milan and returned to Busseto to take the position of musical director for the town. Even he was success at operatic composition, he loved nothing better than to return to his small farm outside of the town. He is best known for the operas from his middle years Rigoletto, Il trovatore and La traviata, and his three final works, Aida, Otello and Falstaff. (bio by: Jelena)
Search Amazon for Giuseppe Verdi | | | Burial:
Cimitero Monumentale
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Milan
Lombardia, Italy
*Former burial location |
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