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Premiere at La Fenice
- When
- 9 March 1844
- Where
- Teatro La Fenice
Ernani debuted at Teatro La Fenice in Venice on 9 March 1844 during the carnival season, marking the start of Verdi's association with the venue.
The opera was commissioned by the Teatro La Fenice. The premiere took place on 9 March 1844. It was immensely popular and revived countless times during its early years. The event established La Fenice as a key site for Verdi's works in the 19th century.
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