Shattering childhood dreams can break a life. This is a rare opportunity to experience Verdi's exquisite tragic drama. | English National Opera

After more than 50 years, Giuseppe Verdi bid farewell to his career in the theater with one of opera’s must intricate—and entertaining—fugues, the finale to his Falstaff. In tonight’s free Nightly Met Opera Stream, enjoy a 2013 Live in HD transmission of this comic masterpiece, available starting at 7:30PM ET until tomorrow, August 31, at 6:30PM ET. Enhance your viewing experience with curated supplementary content—including Playbills, articles, and more—at metopera.org/VerdiWeek and access the

A maestro of melody 🎼 Born in 1813, Giuseppe Verdi was one of the greatest operatic composers. His instincts for melody and thrilling drama have ensured the enduring popularity of many of his 28 operas, which include La traviata, Aida and Il trovatore Which is your favourite of his operas and why? His masterpiece Aida is back on our Main Stage until 12 February: https://bit.ly/42rT3ij | Royal Ballet And Opera