1884
World premiere of Ernest Reyer’s opera "Sigurd" at the Théâtre de la Monnaie (Brussels) on 7 January 1884.
January 7 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on January 7, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1897
The Teatro Amazonas (Manaus, Brazil) held its first opera performance on 7 January 1897 with Ponchielli’s "La Gioconda".
1898
World premiere of Rimsky-Korsakov’s opera "Sadko" in Moscow (Russian Private Opera, Solodovnikov Theatre) on 7 January 1898 (O.S. 26 December 1897).
1899
Birth of French composer Francis Poulenc (composer of the opera "Dialogues des Carmélites"); born in Paris on 7 January 1899.
1900
Death of Norwegian operatic soprano and actress Augusta Schrumpf; died on 7 January 1900.
1937
Premiere of Kurt Weill’s opera-oratorio "The Eternal Road" ("Der Weg der Verheißung") at the Manhattan Opera House in New York City on 7 January 1937.