Verdi
/ˈveədiː, 〈意〉 ˈverdi/- Verdi, Giuseppe (Fortunino Francesco) (1813-1901), Italian composer. His many operas, such as La Traviata (1853), Aida (1871), and Otello (1887), emphasize the dramatic element, treating personal stories on a heroic scale and often against backgrounds that reflect his political interests. He is also famous for his Requiem (1874).威尔第, 吉乌塞佩（·福尔图尼诺·弗朗切斯科）（1813-1901, 意大利作曲家, 他的许多歌剧如《茶花女》[1853]、《阿伊达》[1871]、《奥赛罗》[1887] 等强调戏剧性因素, 将个人的故事英雄化, 背景时常反映他本人的政治兴趣; 还以《安魂曲》[1874]闻名）。