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History: April 15 (#2)

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History: April 15 (#2)
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April 15, 1738

Serse, an Italian opera by George Frideric Handel, receives its premiere performance in London, England.

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On April 15, in the year 1738: Serse, an Italian opera by George Frideric Handel, receives its premiere performance in London, England. Serse is an opera seria in three acts by George Frideric Handel.

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Why April 15, 1738 matters: Serse, an Italian opera by George Frideric Handel, receives its premiere performance in London, England. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: April 15, 1738 The Early Modern era accelerated global exchange of ideas, goods, and technologies, expanding science, navigation, and everyday material culture. The event on this day: Serse, an Italian opera by George Frideric Handel, receives its premiere performance in London, England. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serse (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)