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Italian composer (1813-1901) who was one of the most influential figures in the history of opera. ALS in Italian, signed “G. Verdi,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8, February 15, 1843. Untranslated handwritten letter by Giuseppe Verdi to his close friend, Giuseppe Demalde, with a reference to his opera Nabucco. Addressed on the integral leaf in Verdi's own hand. In fine condition, with a small area of seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf.
Nabucco is an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi, first performed in 1842 at La Scala in Milan, and it is widely regarded as the work that permanently established his reputation as a major composer. The opera is celebrated for its bold dramatic style, powerful choral writing, and emotional directness, all of which signaled a new and distinctive voice in Italian opera. The famous chorus 'Va, pensiero' became especially influential, resonating far beyond the stage as an expression of collective longing and national identity.
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