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| Composer | Verdi, Giuseppe (1813-1901) |
| Period | Romantic |
| Year | 1862 |
| Work type | Opera / Oratorio |
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ZurichLa forza del destinoNew production
Verdi: La forza del destino
Gianandrea Noseda; Valentina Carrasco; Zurich Opera; Carles Berga; Silvia Aymonino; Fabrice Kébour; Philharmonia Zürich
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Tézier and Netrebko dazzle in La Scala’s new Forza
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For La Scala’s prima, outstanding vocal performances light up a busy but interesting staging of Verdi’s revenge opera by Leo Muscato.
Destiny has rarely been gloomier: Treliński's new Forza at the Met
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The first new Forza at the Met for nearly 30 years is lustily sung, led by Norwegian soprano, Lise Davidsen, and Igor Golovatenko as her vengeful brother.
A revenger’s tragedy: La forza del destino returns to London
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Christof Loy's 2019 production proves even more compelling second time round, with excellent acting and a properly heroic tenor performance from Brian Jagde.
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Bachtrack top ten: Giuseppe Verdi
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Giuseppe Verdi was more than just an opera composer. He became a political figurehead. Our playlist includes nine of his most famous operas and his Requiem, described as “an opera in ecclesiastical garb”.
Ludovic Tézier on Verdi, villains… and Wagner
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Ahead of singing his first Verdi role at the Royal Opera House, Ludovic Tézier reflects on his first taste of Wagner, his favourite roles and what it takes to be a Verdi baritone.
Ferruccio Furlanetto: top ten Verdi bass arias
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The Italian bass selects his favourite Verdi arias, including performances by some of the singers he most admires.