Giuseppe Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra: A Masterpiece of Politics, Paternity, and Reconciliation
A scene from Verdi's "Simon Boccanegra." Photo: Marty Sohl/Metropolitan Opera

Giuseppe Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra: A Masterpiece of Politics, Paternity, and Reconciliation

Giuseppe Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra is often overshadowed by his more frequently performed operas such as La Traviata, Rigoletto, or Aida. Yet among opera connoisseurs, it holds a special place as…

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