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Verdi’s Nabucco premieres at La Scala

On March 9, 1842, Verdi’s Nabucco premiered at La Scala.

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The Event

On March 9, 1842, Verdi’s Nabucco premiered at La Scala.

The Cultural Context

The biblical drama and its prominent chorus helped establish Verdi’s reputation with Italian opera audiences.

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