1855day.year
Twentieth opera of Giuseppe Verdi, Les vêpres siciliennes ("The Sicilian Vespers"), is premiered in Paris.
Giuseppe Verdi's grand opera Les vêpres siciliennes premieres in Paris, blending thrilling drama and sweeping melodies.
Premiered on June 13, 1855, at the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris, Les vêpres siciliennes marked Verdi's first major work for the French stage. Based on the 1282 Sicilian uprising against Angevin rule, the opera features a libretto by Eugène Scribe and Charles Duveyrier. Audiences were captivated by its elaborate choral scenes, ballet sequences, and the emotional intensity of its arias. Although initial reviews were mixed, the work demonstrated Verdi's mastery of grand opera conventions. Les vêpres siciliennes later gained recognition as a pivotal milestone in the composer's evolving style.
1855
Giuseppe Verdi
Les vêpres siciliennes