Which of these was the first musical presentation to which the public could buy tickets?
A. The opera Orpheus at the Court du St. Paul
B. The operas at Theater Chatelet in Paris
C. The concertos at An de Wein Theater in Vienna
D. The operas at the St. Cassiano Theater in Venice
E. All of the above
F. None of the above
Answer (2)
The first musical presentation that the public could buy tickets to was at the St. Cassiano Theater in Venice, which opened in 1637. This theater marked the beginning of public opera houses and ticket sales for performances. Other options listed were significant, but they did not precede this historic venue. ;
The St. Cassiano Theater in Venice was the first public opera house where tickets were sold, opening in 1637. Other venues listed did not precede this milestone in the accessibility of music performances. Therefore, the correct answer is D: The operas at the St. Cassiano Theater in Venice.
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