Antonio Ghislanzoni

1824–1893

Nationality: Italian

Historical Period: The 19th Century

Ghislanzoni was a writer, especially of libretti for opera. He was inspired by the liberal ideas of Mazzini during the 1848 revolution. He wrote scores of opera libretti in particular Verdi’s Aida (he also worked on The Force of Destiny and Don Carlos).

• Author: Aida by Antonio Ghislanzoni, music by Giuseppe Verdi