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Italian 19th century composer. One of the most influential opera composers of all time and one of the most popular.
Family
Born: Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi, Birthplace: Roncole, province of Parma, Italy (but was France then). Father: Carlo Giuseppe Verdi, innkeeper Mother: Luigia Uttini, spinner 1st Wife: Margherita Barezzi (pupil) Died shortly after the death of their children. Children: daughter and son, both died in infancy 2nd wife: Giuseppina Strepponi, a soprano
2009 Calendar
This calendar has 12 of my portraits, all of opera composers, including Giuseppe. Jan - Dec 2009. US Holidays.
28 operas, including - Macbeth (1847) - Rigoletto (1851) - Il Trovatore (1853) - La Traviata (1853) - Un ballo in maschera (1859) - La Forza del Destino (1862) - Don Carlos (1867) - Aida (1871) - Otello (1887) - Falstaff (1893) Vocal music, including a Requiem Mass (1874)
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On eBay you will find bargains galore but more interestingly there is a treasure chest of old items. Out of print books, old recordings no longer available, memorabilia and goods no longer sold on the High Street.To see what is currently on offer take a look at: