Beethoven: Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus Saturday, March 28, 1801 Burgtheater Universitätsring 2, 1010 Wien, Austria Ludwig van Beethoven Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus, Op. 43 world premiere Libretto by Salvatore Viganò Description The ballet premiered on 28 March 1801 at the Burgtheater in Vienna and was given 28 performances.