APGRD id
10710
Start date
11th December 1731
Production Media
Opera, Musical, and related genres
Languages
Italian
Associated ancient works
APGRD Notes
The first Italian opera ever performed on Russian soil, staged for the coronation of Empress Anne (Anna Ioannovna). The performers were 24 Italian comedians and singers from the Dresden court of Friedrich August I, directed by Ristori.
URI
https://apgrd.classics.ox.ac.uk/productions/production/10710