On this day in 1842, Nabucco, Verdi's third opera premiered. Nabucco brought the composer sudden fame, both at home in Italy and abroad. While reading the libretto, Verdi found a spark of hope and newfound enthusiasm especially with the celebrated "Va, pensiero," sung by a chorus of slaves, which reminded him of the situation in occupied Italy… Enjoy this tremendous performance by the Chor des Opernhaus Zürich! https://bit.ly/3PcIpEo | medici.tv