Royal Opera House: Timeline

1732   The original Covent Garden Theatre Royal (now the Royal Opera House) is opened

1734   Premiere of George Frideric Handel George Frideric Handel

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's opera ''Ariodante'' at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

1735   The London London

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 premiere of ''Alcina'' by George Frideric Handel George Frideric Handel

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, his first Italian opera Opera

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 for the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden.

1809   Royal Opera House opens in London

1977   A gala performance for the Silver Jubilee is held at the Royal Opera House, London London

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