Music: An Appreciation, 10th Edition (Kamien)

Giuseppe Verdi

http://www.classical.net/music/composer/masterindex.php#b

A brief biography of the artist is provided here by Classical Net.

Giuseppe Verdi: the Early Years

http://www.giuseppe-verdi.net/giuseppe-verdi-biography/

A discussion of the early life and times of the composer.

Using the websites provided above, answer the following questions.

1			Where was this artist born and educated?
2			Who were his contemporaries?
3			What were his most important musical pieces?
4			What were his most important musical accomplishments?