Giuseppe Verdi's life from 1813 to 1901, depicting the Italian opera composer's personal turmoil amidst political upheaval, and his iconic works like La Traviata, Rigoletto, Aida, and his Requiem.

Giuseppe Verdi was born in 1813 and lived until 1901, his life spanning nearly a century of political turmoil and considerable personal turmoil. This 1982 biographical television miniseries, as seen on PBS's Great Performances, dramatizes the life of this classic Italian composer known for operas including La Traviata, Rigoletto, and Aida and his Requiem.