
In 1838, at age 25, Verdi returned to Milan, where he completed his first opera, Oberto, in 1839, with the help of fellow musician Giulio Ricordi the opera's debut production was held at La Scala, an opera house in Milan. Three years later, in 1836, Verdi wed Margherita Barezzi, the daughter of a friend, Antonio Barezzi. In addition to composing, he made a living as an organist around this time. Verdi got his start in Italy's music industry in 1833, when he was hired as a conductor at the Philharmonic Society in Busseto. Subsequently, he began studying under Vincenzo Lavigna, a famous composer from Milan.

In 1832, Verdi applied for admission at the Milan Conservatory, but was rejected due to his age. There, he began studying musical composition. Verdi first developed musical talents at a young age, after moving with his family from Le Roncole to the neighboring town of Busseto.

His mother, Luigia Uttini, worked as a spinner, and his father, Carlo Giuseppe Verdi, made a living as a local inkeeper. Famed composer Giuseppe Verdi was born Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi on October 9 or 10, 1813, in the community of Le Roncole, near Busseto in the province of Parma, Italy.
