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Gianandrea Noseda on Verdi’s Otello

Gianandrea Noseda and the National Symphony Orchestra embark on their series of Opera in Concert, starting with Verdi's Otello. Nicole Lacroix speaks with Maestro Noseda about his bringing the opera to the concert stage.

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A Guide to Verdi's Masterful Otello

Ahead of the much-anticipated performance of Verdi's Otello with the National Symphony Orchestra and Gianandrea Noseda, Linda Carducci provides historical context and synopsis of the operatic masterpiece.

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The 150th Anniversary of the Verdi Requiem

Verdi's Requiem premiered 150 years ago, on May 22, 1874. Ahead of our broadcast of the masterpiece on WETA VivaLaVoce on May 22, James Jacobs reflects on the history and meaning of this powerful work.

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ShakespeareFest: Verdi, Macbeth, and Shakespeare

Get ready for a night of Verdi's Macbeth on ShakespeareFest. James Jacobs explores how Verdi brings this Shakespeare favorite to life with "sounds effectively diabolical, with some moments of unexpected tenderness."