Achievements
This 1851 opera by Verdi was his first major success?
Rigoletto
Verdi was awarded this by the Austrian Empire for his contributions to music.
Order of the Iron Crown
Verdi faced the tragic loss of these three people early in his life.
His wife and 2 children.
Verdi's operas significantly influenced the development of this musical genre.
Italian Opera
Verdi was an avid enthusiast of this sport and owned several racehorses.
Horse Racing
This opera, known for its famous "Anvil Chorus," premiered in 1853?
Il Trovatore
This French honor was awarded to Verdi for his influence on the arts.
Legion Of Honour
This opera faced significant censorship challenges upon its release in 1842.
Nabucco
Verdi's music played a crucial role in this 19th-century Italian movement for unification.
Risorgimento
Verdi produced his own wine from this hobby.
Wine Making
This 1853 opera tells the tragic love story of Violetta Valéry and Alfredo Germont?
La Traviata
Verdi received an honorary doctorate from this prestigious university.
University Of Cambridge
Verdi faced financial struggles early in his career before achieving success with this opera.
Verdi's compositions helped shape this aspect of modern Italian culture.
National Identity
Verdi was known for his green thumb and enjoyed spending time in this activity.
Gardening
This 1871 opera was commissioned for the opening of the Suez Canal.?
Aida
Verdi was recognized by this Italian institution for his impact on culture and music.
Italian Senate
During the 1840s, Verdi struggled with this debilitating personal issue that affected his work.
Verdi's Casa di Riposo per Musicisti has had a lasting impact on this group of people.
Retired Musicians
Verdi enjoyed playing this intellectual game. (HINT, Bk’s favourite.)
Chess
This opera, based on a Shakespeare play, premiered in 1887 by Giuseppe Verdi.
Otello
Verdi's 200th birthday was celebrated worldwide in this year
2013
This aspect of Verdi's career was often met with political and critical resistance.
Italian unification movement (Risorgimento).
Verdi's influence extended beyond music, affecting this area of public life in Italy.
Politics
Verdi loved visiting different countries for this purpose.
Travelling