Mozart wrote 22 operas. Which one was NOT written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
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Rigoletto
“Rigoletto” is an opera that was NOT written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, but by Giuseppe Verdi.
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“Rigoletto is an opera that was not written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, but by Giuseppe Verdi. Mozart composed a total of 22 operas, including famous works such as “The Magic Flute”, “Don Giovanni” and “The Marriage of Figaro”. Each of these operas is known for Mozart’s unique musical style, his ability to develop complex characters and create a captivating dramatic plot.
Giuseppe Verdi, on the other hand, was an important Italian opera composer of the 19th century, known for works such as “Rigoletto”, “La Traviata” and “Aida”. “Rigoletto” was first performed in 1851 and is based on the drama “Le roi s’amuse” by Victor Hugo. It tells the tragic story of the court jester Rigoletto, whose daughter Gilda is harassed by a duke, which leads to a dramatic course of events.
The confusion between Mozart and Verdi could arise, as both composers are among the great names in opera history, but come from different times and musical traditions.
