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What was Antonio Vivaldi’s first opera?

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Antonio Vivaldi’s first opera was Ottone in villa, which was produced in Vicenza in 1713.1

Following this debut, Vivaldi became deeply involved in the operatic world, serving as both a composer and an impresario. While nearly 50 operas by Vivaldi have been identified, only 16 survive in their complete form.1