The Life of Verdi

The Life of Verdi

Drama 1982

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Dramatization of Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi's life; known for operas including La Traviata, Rigoletto, and Aida.

Drama 1982

14+

Starring Giampiero Albertini, William Berger, Maria Callas

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

After being born to a provincial family in 1813, Giuseppe Verdi shows an exceptional talent for music at a young age.

1 hr · Oct 13, 1982 14+
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Verdi and Margherita build a family while he pursues his music education; Verdi's connections in the cultural hub of Milan provide new opportunities and encourage him to compose his first opera.

1 hr · Oct 13, 1982 14+
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

As Verdi's opera "Nabucco" debuts in Milan, Giuseppina's voice deteriorates more, and the two grow closer.

1 hr · Oct 20, 1982 14+
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

Verdi and Giuseppina Strepponi live together as he continues writing operas.

1 hr · Oct 20, 1982 14+
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

Verdi's talent earns him fame and a number of accolades, including the French Legion of Honor; during rehearsals of "Il Trovatore," Verdi begins work on "La Traviata," but his muse escapes him.

1 hr · Oct 27, 1982 14+
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

Verdi tries to find his place in a new era as advancements in technology and the Bohemian culture movement sweep across Italy.

1 hr 24 min · Oct 27, 1982 14+

Giampiero Albertini

Antonio Barezzi
William Berger

Actor
Maria Callas

Actor
Burt Lancaster

Actor
Jackie Basehart

Actor

About

The Life of Verdi

DRAMA

Dramatization of Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi's life; known for operas including La Traviata, Rigoletto, and Aida.

Information

Studio: Acorn TV
Released: 1982
Rated: 14+
Region of Origin: Italy

Languages

Subtitles: English (United States) (SDH)