1843
World premiere of Richard Wagner’s opera "Der fliegende Holländer" at the Königliches Sächsisches Hoftheater (Semperoper), Dresden on 2 January 1843.
January 2 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on January 2, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1905
Birth of English composer Sir Michael Tippett (composer of the opera "The Midsummer Marriage"); born on 2 January 1905.
1915
Death of Hungarian-born composer Karl Goldmark (composer of the opera "Die Königin von Saba"); died in Vienna on 2 January 1915.
1944
Birth of Hungarian composer and conductor Péter Eötvös (composer of operas including "Three Sisters"); born on 2 January 1944.
1999
Death of Swiss composer and opera administrator Rolf Liebermann (composer of the opera "Leonore 40/45"); died in Paris on 2 January 1999.