250th anniversary of W.A. Mozart's third trip to Italy with his father Leopold

Lucio Silla

Mozart's third visit to Milan is connected with his commission to write the opera "Lucio Silla" K. 135. Thus, the stay is entirely devoted to the preparation and premiere of the opera.

The first stage rehearsal with orchestra for Wolfgang's new opera takes place on December 19, 1772 at 9:30 in the Regio Ducal Teatro. A day later, the second orchestra rehearsal is held. On December 22, another rehearsal is scheduled. The dress rehearsal of "Lucio Silla" takes place on Christmas Eve and the premiere is held on December 26 at the Regio Ducal Teatro. Archduke Ferdinand and his wife will attend the performance. The opera is repeated 25 more times during the 1772/73 carnival season.