Rossini’s opera La Pietra del paragone (The…
September 1812 CE
Rossini’s opera La Pietra del paragone (The Touchstone) is first performed at La Scala, Milan, on September 26, 1812.
It is the composer's first commission from a major opera house and is an instant success: it will be performed fifty-three times during its first season.
The ‘’Touchstone’’ of the title is a plan devised by Count Asdrubale to test the sincerity of Donna Fulvia, Baroness Aspasia and Marchioness Clarice, each of whom claims to love the wealthy nobleman.
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