Historedia
Person

Francesco Maria Piave

Events
3
Episodes
6
Years
1843–1851

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Francesco Maria Piave, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Premiere of Verdi's Ernani at La Fenice

    1843–1844

    Role: Librettist

    1. c. 1843–1844 · Teatro La FeniceLibretto and Casting Decisions

      Verdi worked with Piave to adapt Hugo's play, insisting on a tenor for the lead role despite initial plans for a contralto.

    2. 9 March 1844 · Teatro La FenicePremiere at 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.

  2. Verdi's I due Foscari premieres in Rome

    1844

    Role: Librettist

    1. 3 November 1844 · Teatro ArgentinaPremiere in Rome

      I due Foscari premiered at the Teatro Argentina in Rome on 3 November 1844, achieving general success.

  3. Verdi's Rigoletto premieres at La Fenice

    1851

    Role: Librettist

    1. January 1851 · VeniceCensorship Compromise

      A compromise was reached in January 1851 to allow the opera's production, involving character renames and setting changes.

    2. 5 February 1851 · VeniceComposition Completion

      Verdi completed the composition on 5 February 1851, shortly before the premiere.

    3. 11 March 1851 · Teatro La FenicePremiere at La Fenice

      Rigoletto premiered on 11 March 1851 in a sold-out La Fenice as part of a double bill with ballet Faust.

Sources

  1. Ernani Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
  2. Giuseppe Verdi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  3. Francesco Maria Piave Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01