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Premiere at La Scala

When
9 March 1842
Where
Teatro alla Scala
Part of
Verdi's Nabucco premieres at La Scala

Nabucco premiered at La Scala in Milan on 9 March 1842, marking a colossal success for Verdi.

The opera, originally titled Nabucodonosor, was first performed at La Scala in Milan on 9 March 1842. The initial eight performances were limited by the season's end but were highly successful, establishing Verdi's reputation.

Sources

  1. Nabucco Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-25

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