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It first performed on December 26, 1830, at the Teatro Carcano, Milan.

The duet "Sui suo capo aggravi un Dio" between Anna ( soprano) and Jane Seymour ( mezzo soprano) is considered one of the finest in the entire operatic repertoire.

Anna Bolena was not performed frequently during the latter half of 19th century and early 20th century, but it was revived with more freqency in the post-war years. In April 1957, the opera was revived at La Scala for Maria Callas in a lavish production directed by Luchino Visconti, and it proved to be one of her greatest triumphs. Other famous interpreters of the role were Leyla Gencer , Beverly Sills, Montserrat Caballè, Renata ScottoThe Italian opera singer Renata Scotto (born February 24, 1934) is soprano who is widely admired for both her musical as well as dramatic gifts. Since retiring from the stage as a singer, she has turned to directing opera. Renata Scotto was born in Savona and Edita GruberovaEdita Gruberova (born December 23, 1946) is a Czechoslovakian opera singer who is one of the most acclaimed coloraturas of recent decades. She is noted for her great tonal clarity, agility, and ability to sing high notes with great power, making her an id.

Anna Bolena is part of the standard operatic repertoireUseful lists are either complete lists or selective lists. This is a selective list. Famous operas arranged by composer. This list, intended to reflect the standard operatic repertory, consists of the most famous and historically significant operas, arran. There are a several recordings of it, and it is regularly performed.