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Le pescatrici

Music by Joseph Haydn · premiered 1770 · at Eszterházy Palace

Le pescatrici (The Fisherwomen) Hob. 28/4, is an opera (dramma giocoso) in three acts by Joseph Haydn set to a libretto by Carlo Goldoni. Originally composed as part of the wedding celebrations of Maria Theresa Countess Lamberg, the opera was first performed on 16 September 1770 in the court theatre at Eszterháza.

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Joseph Haydn is the composer of record for this opera.

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