Guiseppe Verdi's opera Nabucco is retells the biblical story of the Jewish exile from Babylon. Recounted in Italian, the story presents personal and romantic dramas set in the middle of a political and historical landscape. The work instantly garnered much popularity and attention for Verdi, originating what would be a vast and unrivaled career as an operatic composer in the 17th century. The powerful story of Nabucco illuminates the suffering and spiritual triumph of the slaves through epic musical composition, securing its place in operatic repertoire to this day.
