Which opera was composed by Verdi?

• A. Tosca
• B. La Traviata
• C. Carmen
• D. Tristan und Isolde

Answer: (B)

Verdi is a major figure of 19th-century Italian opera, and La Traviata is one of his best-known works. This opera, with a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave based on The Lady of the Camellias by Alexandre Dumas fils, showcases Verdi’s gift for stirring melodies and dramatic storytelling that fit the characters’ emotional journeys. Among the options, La Traviata is the opera composed by Verdi; Tosca is by Puccini, Carmen is by Bizet, and Tristan und Isolde is by Wagner. La Traviata exemplifies Verdi’s approach to vocal writing and drama, including memorable arias like Sempre libera, and vivid, emotionally direct ensemble scenes that propel the tale.