A loud and clear shout rang out from the gallery of Milan's La Scala Theater just before the orchestra began to perform Mameli's Hymn on opening night, with the audience chanting "Save Sant'Agata". Initially incomprehensible, this gesture was later revealed as a protest related to the preservation of Villa Sant'Agata, the historic home of Giuseppe Verdi. Indeed, the Ministry of Culture announced the final acquisition by the state of this villa, located in Villanova sull'Arda, in the province of Piacenza, a symbolic place of Italian culture and musical history. The MiC stated that this acquisition is "a fundamental step for the protection, preservation and enhancement" of a heritage that has preserved memory and memorabilia of the great composer. Until two years ago, Villa Sant'Agata and its grounds could be visited by the public, but then they were closed and put up for sale, following a decision by the court of Parma, which initiated auction proceedings. The mansion, rich in historical memories, offers visitors an exciting tour of the rooms where Verdi lived and worked. Highlights include Giuseppina Strepponi's bedroom, the room with the six-pedal Fritz piano that Verdi used, and the room where the composer spent the last years of his life. Outside, the park with caves, cellars, and the famous red bridge is another fascinating feature of the site. Among the valuable memorabilia, a first edition of I Promessi Sposi (The Betrothed) with an autographed dedication by Alessandro Manzoni, given personally to the master, stands out. The preservation of Villa Sant'Agata marks an important victory for Italian culture, allowing future generations to continue to pay tribute to the great Verdi.