Giuseppe Verdi
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Italian, Giuseppe Verdi, was one of the greatest Romantic composers of the 19th century. His operas are known to all of us, via their enduring popularity and exquisite Romantic qualities. Not only is Verdi famous for providing the world with some of the greatest opera music of all-time, but his music is credited for unifying the people of Italy in a time of civil unrest. Verdi’s story testifies to the power of music to inspire and unify and is a great source of inspiration.
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