Verdi (name)

Verdi is an Italian surname, most famously associated with:

• Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901): One of the greatest and most popular Italian opera composers. His works, including ''Rigoletto'', ''La traviata'', ''Il trovatore'', ''Aida'', and ''Otello'', remain staples of the operatic repertoire worldwide. His music is characterized by its dramatic intensity, powerful melodies, and masterful orchestration. His life and career were marked by significant personal tragedies as well as extraordinary creative success. Study of his life and works continues to be a major field of musicological research.

The surname Verdi also has other, less well-known associations, but these lack sufficient readily available documentation for inclusion here.