Even for those who have never set foot in an opera house, Verdi’s ‘Anvil Chorus’ is likely to be a familiar tune. Its rousing tune and rhythmic percussion – including, frequently, anvils played on stage on and off the beat – makes it something of an archetype for a bold, cheery Italian chorus.
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