Renato Castellani
Director
Verdi (1982)
Season 1
Giuseppe Verdi was born in 1813 and lived until 1901, his life spanning nearly a century of political turmoil and considerable personal turmoil. This 1982 biographical television miniseries, as seen on PBS's Great Performances, dramatizes the life of this classic Italian composer known for operas including La Traviata, Rigoletto, and Aida and his Requiem.
Released Oct. 13, 1982
Episode 70 min
None+
Genres: Biography, Drama, Music
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Production Companies: RAI
Network: Rai 1
S1E1 - Episode 1
Giuseppe Verdi is born in 1813 to a provincial family. At a young age, his exceptional talent for music becomes clear to all around him.
Oct. 13, 1982, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
Verdi and Margherita build a family while Verdi pursues his music education. His connections in the cultural hub of Milan provide new opportunities and encourage him to compose his first opera.
Oct. 15, 1982, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
As Verdi's opera Nabucco debuts in Milan, Giuseppina's voice deteriorates further, and the two grow closer together.
Oct. 20, 1982, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
Verdi and Giuseppina Strepponi are living together as he continues writing operas. But when the 1848 French revolution begins, its effects stretch across Europe.
Oct. 22, 1982, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
Verdi's talent earns him fame and a number of accolades, including the French Legion of Honour. During rehearsals of Il Trovatore, Verdi begins work on La Traviata, but his muse escapes him.
Oct. 29, 1982, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
All around Verdi the times are changing. With new technology and the Bohemian cultural movement sweeping across Italy, he tries to find his place in the new era.
Nov. 3, 1982, midnight
S1E7 - Episode 7
Following the success of Aida, Verdi mourns the loss of Italian writer Alessandro Manzoni-a man he greatly admired-and writes a requiem in his honor. Giuseppina fears Verdi may have found a new muse.
Nov. 5, 1982, midnight
S1E8 - Episode 8
None
Nov. 10, 1982, midnight
S1E9 - Episode 9
None
Nov. 12, 1982, midnight
Network: Rai 1
Episode Runtime: 70 min.
Season Runtime: 709 min.
Released: Oct. 13, 1982
Last Air Date: Nov. 12, 1982, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: 16
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