Unlike any other composer, Giuseppe Verdi illuminates the great emotions and opulent melodies of Italian opera.Created exclusively to celebrate the occasion of the composer’s 200th birthday, Beijing’s most important opera house, the National Centre for the Performing Arts, presented an exceptional gala: Viva Verdi, featuring stars from the opera world performing the best moments from Verdi’s operas and his Messa da Requiem in a visually stunning production by director Hugo de Ana.As moderator, actor Zhang Guoli sheds more light on the composer behind the brilliant music.
