Giuseppe Verdi

Verdi's first opera premiered at La Scala in Milan on 17 November 1839, achieving a fair success.

A revival in the 1842 autumn season at La Scala resulted in 57 performances and a commission from Merelli for a new opera for the 1843 season.

Nabucco premiered at La Scala in Milan on 9 March 1842, marking a colossal success for Verdi.

Verdi worked with Piave to adapt Hugo's play, insisting on a tenor for the lead role despite initial plans for a contralto.

Ernani debuted at Teatro La Fenice in Venice on 9 March 1844 during the carnival season, marking the start of Verdi's association with the venue.

The opera's patriotic themes resonated with the unification movement, reflecting the political climate of Austrian Milan.

I Lombardi alla prima crociata premiered at La Scala in Milan on 11 February 1843, following a commission for the 1843 season.

I due Foscari premiered at the Teatro Argentina in Rome on 3 November 1844, achieving general success.

Following the premiere, the 1847 version of Macbeth was performed in approximately 21 locations across Italy.

Verdi's Macbeth premiered in Florence on 14 March 1847, marking the debut of his tenth opera.

A compromise was reached in January 1851 to allow the opera's production, involving character renames and setting changes.

Verdi completed the composition on 5 February 1851, shortly before the premiere.

Rigoletto premiered on 11 March 1851 in a sold-out La Fenice as part of a double bill with ballet Faust.

Il Trovatore premiered at the Teatro Apollo in Rome on 19 January 1853, marking the start of its international success.

Aida premiered at the Khedivial Opera House in Cairo on 24 December 1871, conducted by Giovanni Bottesini, after delays caused by the Franco-Prussian War.

Composition began in 1884 and finished in late 1885, with scoring taking another year involving librettist re-writes.

Otello premiered at La Scala in Milan on 5 February 1887, marking a resounding success for Verdi's penultimate opera.