Macbeth was written by Giuseppe Verdi in 1847, with a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. The lust for power casts a shade of bright red on the actions and events involving ruthless Lady Macbeth and the other protagonists, with a finale where Macduff wins, as per the initial prophecy. The fine and intense score has great choral moments (such “Patria oppressa!”) and the extremely touching aria “Pietà, rispetto, amore”.