The first triumph for Verdi, the composer who helped "make the Italians" even before Italy had been made. A drama of a clash between the populace, revolving around the ideal fulcrum of «Va’, pensiero», with a fundamental role for the chorus alongside the bel canto parts of the protagonists. 

The triumph of the demonic but also the wonder of magic, of female enchantment, and of the sense of panic of nature. A mosaic of impressive musical richness that treats the Faustian myth without mediation, with a revolutionary dramaturgy, and a ruthless epilogue.

A comedy of misunderstandings with a strong sense of humour, in which one swiftly passes from sparkling euphoria to  melancholy lyricism, from tenderness to malice, to farcical comedy. An opera by Donizetti in a state of grace, in his composition for both the voices and the orchestra.