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Premiere of Oberto

When
17 November 1839
Where
Teatro alla Scala
Part of
Premiere of Verdi's Oberto at La Scala

Verdi's first opera premiered at La Scala in Milan on 17 November 1839, achieving a fair success.

The opera, written over four years, was produced by impresario Bartolomeo Merelli. The libretto was rewritten by Temistocle Solera. The production enjoyed a fair success, leading to thirteen additional performances and commissions for future works.

Sources

  1. Oberto (opera) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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