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The theatre La Scala in Milan is inaugurated with the première of Antonio Salieri's Europa riconosciuta.
La Scala opera house opens in Milan with the premiere of Antonio Salieri's Europa riconosciuta, ushering in a new era of Italian opera.
On August 3, 1778, the world-famous Teatro alla Scala in Milan was inaugurated with the debut of Antonio Salieri's opera Europa riconosciuta. Built on the former site of the Church of Santa Maria della Scala, the theater featured lavish Baroque architecture and state-of-the-art stage machinery. Its opening marked Milan's emergence as a premier European cultural center. Over the centuries, La Scala has hosted premieres by composers like Verdi and Puccini, becoming synonymous with operatic excellence. The inaugural performance set a high artistic standard that endures to this day.
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