La scala di seta (The Silken Ladder) is a comic opera in one act by Gioacchino Rossini. It was first performed in Venice, Italy at the Teatro San Moisè on May 9, 1812. Portrait Gioacchino Antonio Rossini (February 29, 1792 â November 13, 1868) was an Italian musical composer who wrote more than 30 operas as well as sacred music and chamber music. ... Country Italy Region Veneto Province Venice (VE) Mayor Massimo Cacciari (since April 18, 2005) Elevation m Area 412 km² Population - Total (as of December 31, 2004) 271,251 - Density 646/km² Time zone CET, UTC+1 Coordinates Gentilic Veneziani Dialing code 041 Postal code 30100 Frazioni Chirignago, Favaro Veneto, Mestre... 1812 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...