1Italy's history in the 19th century2Verdi's popularity3The operas4Rigoletto5La traviata6Genesis of Il trovatore7Principal characters and the story so far8The gypsy woman9Leonora's entrance aria10The role of Inez11Count di Luna and his place as Manrico's rival12Act II: the gypsies' encampment; Azucena's 'Stride la vampa!'13Azucena continues her story14Who is Manrico?15At the convent16Act II finale17Act III: Di Luna's soldiers18Manrico: 'Ah! Si ben mio'; 'Di quella pira'19Act IV: Leonora's 'D'amor sull' ali rosee'20Leonora and Di Luna21Azucena and Manrico share a prison cell22ConclusionListen to full