Lecture
Patrick Bade
Early Verdi
How to watch
This lecture starts on 4 May at 5:00pm (UK).
Summary
In what Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) termed his “galley years” between 1839 and 1850, the legendary composer created no less than 16 operas. International success followed the Milan premiere of Nabucco in 1842 with its great lament for the Jewish people, "Va, pensiero,” that has become the unofficial national anthem for Italy.
Patrick Bade
Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.