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“Of all composers, past and present, I am the least learned. I mean that in all seriousness, and by learning I do not mean knowledge of music.”

Quote by Giuseppe Verdi

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Giuseppe Verdi was an Italian composer born on October 10, 1813, and died on January 27, 1901. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era, particularly renowned for his operas that have significantly influenced the development of the genre. more

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