Which operatic composer wrote about subjects that were passionate and interesting to the public and came to symbolize italian independence?

Giuseppe Verdi was an operatic composer who wrote about subjects that were passionate and interesting to the public and came to symbolize Italian Independence. He was a follower of the  Risorgimento movement that wished to unify Italy. He was also a politician.

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