In the moving aria "O patria mia," the title character in Verdi's Aida, an Ethiopian princess held captive in Egypt, longs for her homeland and fears that she'll never see it again.

As an opera composer, Verdi was always conscious of dramatic effect. With off-stage trumpets, a pounding bass drum and four vocal soloists, his Requiem Mass really packs a wallop. Conductor Marin ...

Still, the Verdi Club’s most dedicated volunteers remain optimistic. They say they’re ready to embrace a new era of the 108-year-old club, without shedding its old-world charm. Qu’in De la Noche ...

UPDATE as of 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25 VERDI, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The Hill Fire is now 100% contained. Resources will remain on scene throughout the night and work to get the ...

The Metropolitan Opera’s 2023-24 season of Saturday matinee broadcasts continues with Verdi’s dramatic epic La Forza del Destino, broadcast live from the Met stage. Soprano sensation Lise Davidsen ...

Formerly one of the best-selling Three Tenors, Placido Domingo unveils his first album of music for the baritone voice. Album of the Week, 5 August 2013. For the very first time, superstar tenor ...

His operas are well known – but what about Verdi’s work as a member of parliament and fervent supporter of Italian unification? Clemency Burton-Hill looks back.

Arising from a proposal by Verdi, who contributed a Libera Me, the Requiem was completed and a first performance planned for 1869.

Otello, by Giuseppe Verdi, will premiere at Tel Aviv’s Israeli Opera, 19 Shaul Hamelech St., on Sun., Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m. with eight planned performances after that date.

Whether the makers of a certain famous brand of beer intended it or not, there is a rather nice musical pun involved in choosing the central theme of the Overture from La Forza del Destino for their ...