October 13, 1982 • 1h 26m
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.
October 15, 1982
Verdi and Margherita build a family while Verdi pursues his music education. His connections in the cultural hub of Milan provide ...Read more
October 20, 1982 • 1h 25m
As Verdi's opera Nabucco debuts in Milan, Giuseppina's voice deteriorates further, and the two grow closer together.
October 22, 1982 • 58m
Verdi and Giuseppina Strepponi are living together as he continues writing operas. But when the 1848 French revolution begins, its...Read more
October 29, 1982 • 1h 25m
Verdi's talent earns him fame and a number of accolades, including the French Legion of Honour. During rehearsals of Il Trovatore,...Read more
November 3, 1982 • 1h 25m
All around Verdi the times are changing. With new technology and the Bohemian cultural movement sweeping across Italy, he tries to...Read more
November 5, 1982 • 1h 25m
Following the success of Aida, Verdi mourns the loss of Italian writer Alessandro Manzoni-a man he greatly admired-and writes a re...Read more
November 10, 1982 • 1h 25m
Episode 8 of Season 1 premiered on November 10, 1982
November 12, 1982
Episode 9 of Season 1 premiered on November 12, 1982