In addition to being one of the most significant and prolific Italian Opera composers of the period (Falstaff, Otello, Aida, il Trovatore, La Traviata, Rigoletto, Nabucco, Simon Bocanegra, to name but a few), his moving opera choruses became anthems of the Risorgimento, the Italian nationalist movement that united with the Unification of Italy in 1861. So much so was Verdi associated with the movement that his name became an acronym: Vittorio Emmanuele Re D'Italia (Victor Emmanuel, King of Italy). People would often say "Viva VERDI" as a way to proclaim allegiance to the King.
Also, the chorus from Nabucco, "Va', pensiero" has become somewhat of a national hymn. While the opera context it speaks of the Jews in exile during the Babylonian captivity, it resonated with many Italians who felt still "captive" by different dominions under a fragmented, pre-unification state.
Aida was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.
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La Traviata, written by Giuseppe Verdi and based on a novel by Alexandre Dumas, was first performed in 1853.
Giuseppe Verdi's birth name is Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi.
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Giuseppe Verdi was born on October 10, 1813.
Giuseppe Verdi Monument was created in 1906.
Teatro Giuseppe Verdi was created in 1868.
Giuseppe Verdi is famous for writing a large number of operas.
Giuseppe Verdi died 6 days after he suffered from a stroke.
Aida was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.
Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi was created in 1801.
Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto Story was created in 2005.
Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) was 88 years of age when he died.
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