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To celebrate Giuseppe Verdis bicentenary in 2013, C Major is proud to present the truly unique project, TUTTO VERDI: All 26 operas released on DVD and Blu-ray, together with his immortal Requiem and special documentary. Un giorno di regno is the rare case of a musical comedy by Verdi. But his second stage work proved a complete fiasco when unveiled at La Scala, Milan, in 1840 and more than half a century was to pass before he attempted a second comedy with his final opera, Falstaff. Today, conversely, Verdis early melodrama giocoso enjoys increasing popularity thanks to its wellspring of musical ideas and effervescent melodies. Released for the first time on DVD! This is how Verdi should be played. Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on Tutto Verdi. Review For a rare example of Verdian comedy on a Donizettian blueprint, Un giorno di regno proves a delight The principal reason for acquiring this disc is the delicious appearance of Anna Caterina Antonacci as the Marchesa, who conspires with a pair of young lovers to foil her fianc. She has increadible presence and her elegance and sexy charm work well in the role. –Mark Pullinger, International Record Review