One of the famous Verdi’s choruses is Anvil in Il Trovatore. It depicts a day in Gypsy life: hard work begins at dawn, the gypsy ladies pour a drink to cheer. The best part is when the hammers hit the anvils with the arms “melodiously” swinging.
It has nothing to do with the plot, I think Verdi composes this chorus to enrich the music. This Metropolitan Opera production is the best in my view.
Il Trovatore Anvil Chorus Met Opera
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