Verdi composed 26 operas, but if you include revisions and recompositions that number increases by about a dozen. So any IDEAL list will necessary consist of a selection of the most important works. I've managed to trim it down to 15 individual operas, but don't let me stop you from exploring this expressively varied and hugely entertaining legacy on your own. There's a whole world here to discover at your leisure; so take your time, find your favorites and keep on listening!