Italy's history in the 19th century

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Verdi's popularity

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The operas

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Rigoletto

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La traviata

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Genesis of Il trovatore

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Principal characters and the story so far

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The gypsy woman

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Leonora's entrance aria

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The role of Inez

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Count di Luna and his place as Manrico's rival

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Act II: the gypsies' encampment; Azucena's 'Stride la vampa!'

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Azucena continues her story

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Who is Manrico?

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At the convent

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Act II finale

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Act III: Di Luna's soldiers

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Manrico: 'Ah! Si ben mio'; 'Di quella pira'

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Act IV: Leonora's 'D'amor sull' ali rosee'

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Leonora and Di Luna

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Azucena and Manrico share a prison cell

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Conclusion

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