The Teatro di San Cassiano opera house opened in Venice, Italy in 1637 by the Tron family. It was the first venue to showcase operas to the general public rather than select and wealthy audiences. Prominent opera composer, Claudio Monteverdi presented his written opera, L’incoronazione di Poppea (The Coronation of Poppea) in 1642.
Date:
1642
Name(s):
Claudio Monteverdi
Occupation:
Composer
Location:
Venice, Italy
1642
Name(s):
Claudio Monteverdi
Occupation:
Composer
Location:
Venice, Italy
Additional Information:
- Teatro San Cassiano – Wikipedia
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