The greatest of the late 19th century Italian opera composers, Verdi's works featured realistic storylines and political issues of the day. Here are selections from over a dozen operas (La Traviata, Aida, Otello, Rigoletto, Il Trovatore, Nabucco, Un Ballo in Maschera, Falstaff, La Forza del Destino) and from his solemn Requiem Mass. Dramatic and inspiring!