Episode 2 of 3

Delayed premiere date

When
14–29 October 1787
Where
Prague
Part of
Premiere of Don Giovanni in Prague

The opera was to premiere on 14 October 1787 for Archduchess Maria Theresa's visit, but was not ready; Le nozze di Figaro was substituted.

The opera was supposed to premiere on 14 October 1787 for Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria's visit, but it was not ready in time and Le nozze di Figaro was substituted. The actual premiere followed at the National Theatre (of Bohemia), now called the Estates Theatre, on 29 October 1787.

Sources

  1. Don Giovanni Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-05

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