Verdi's middle period operas epitomize the soul of not only Verdi, but of Italian Opera. These three operas "set the stage" for what Opera will become as well. They are:
Rigoletto
Il Trovatore
La Traviata
Verdi composed verismo opera.
Depends on what you mean by "soul." I would say Verdi's music. The expressive vocal melody, if you are looking for test answers. Verdi's music in general, while absolutely gorgeous, is not very specific. The vocal melody really brought the operas to life, not the underscoring melody accompanying.
Verdi
nabucco
None, it is a common misconception that Verdi wrote the opera Aida for this occasion.
Verdi composed verismo opera.
Within this context -- any Verdi opera would be considered a classical opera.
Depends on what you mean by "soul." I would say Verdi's music. The expressive vocal melody, if you are looking for test answers. Verdi's music in general, while absolutely gorgeous, is not very specific. The vocal melody really brought the operas to life, not the underscoring melody accompanying.
verdi
Verdi
nabucco
None, it is a common misconception that Verdi wrote the opera Aida for this occasion.
Verdi was the composer of the opera 'Il Trovatore'.
"Nabucco" Composed by Verdi
Giuseppe Verdi
Falstaff
Aida, by Verdi.