One of William Shakespeare’s most acclaimed plays, “Romeo & Juliet” was performed for the first time.
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The romantic comedic opera 'Marta' premiered in Vienna by Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges.
The opera company The Deutsche Opernhaus (now know as Deutsche Oper Berlin) was founded. They opened with a performance of The Deutsche Opernhaus.
Euridice, the oldest-surviving opera, premiered in Florence, Italy.
German composer Richard Wagner completed 'Parsifal' – one of his most famous operas.
Opera 'Alexander's Feast' by George Frideric Handel premiered in London.
