Verdi
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noun
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It’s as if an opera house devoted its entire season to three Puccini standards without even a glance at the works of Mozart, Verdi or Wagner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
Near the end of the opera when Alfredo reunites with Violetta on her deathbed, Verdi once again brings the couple together in a waltz-duet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
The Verdi union, negotiating on behalf of about 100,000 workers, said Tuesday it had decided to ramp up pressure on local authorities after making little progress in annual negotiations.
From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026
"Our colleagues urgently need relief –- and employers need a clear signal that we are determined to fight for our demands," said Verdi deputy chair Christine Behle.
From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026
That is not to say that some classical musicians did not attain fame and success, but these were mostly singers, conductors and virtuoso players, making their names with Verdi, Mahler, Mozart or Wagner.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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