Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901)

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Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901)

1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .

  • Songs share melodies with his later operatic works.
  • Songs have a keen dramatic sense.

2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .

Perduta o la pace
Deh pietoso, oh Addolorata
Lo spazzacamino

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This selection is called: “Perduta o la pace”
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This selection is called: “Deh pietoso, oh Addolorata”
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This selection is called: “Lo spazzacamino”
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