Today (or tomorrow, the birth record is a little ambiguous) is the bicentennial birthday of the great opera composer Giuseppi Verdi (1813-1901). Jokes are often made about the fact that his named translates into English as “Joe Green” but it’s a joke with resonance. Though most Americans undoubtedly can’t match his name with his music, […]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:56AM on October 9, 2013