After the success of Verdi’s first opera, Oberto, La Scala commissioned him to write three more great works, all to be premiered at La Scala. However, with this fantastic opportunity for this young composer, Verdi’s second piece was anything but a success, after which he vowed never to compose again. Luckily, he continued his work and created one of his most famous works; Nabucco, which premiered in 1842.
Based on a combination of biblical stories from the books of Jeremiah, 2 Kings, Lamentations, and Daniel, Verdi's opera Nabucco tells the story of King Nebuchadnezzar's conversion to
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