Lecture
Patrick Bade
Rigoletto, Il Trovatore and La Traviata
How to watch
This lecture starts on 11 May at 5:00pm (UK).
Summary
The art of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) reached full maturity between 1851 and 1853 with a trio of masterpieces that have remained amongst the most loved operas from the first moment they first wowed audiences.
Patrick Bade
Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.