When was the piccolo used for the first time in orchestral work?

The piccolo was first used in orchestral music in the early 18th century, with its notable debut occurring in 1733 in the Opera "Arianna" by composer Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. Its role expanded in orchestral works during the Classical period, with composers like Mozart incorporating it into their symphonies and operas. The piccolo became more widely recognized and utilized in orchestras throughout the late 18th and 19th centuries.