1713
World premiere of George Frideric Handel’s opera "Teseo" (HWV 9) at the Queen’s Theatre, Haymarket (London) on 10 January 1713.
January 10 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on January 10, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1713
Handel’s opera "Theseus" ("Teseo") is recorded as performed at the Queen’s Theatre (London) on 10 January 1713 in the London Stage Database (event dated 1713-01-10).
1714
World premiere of Antonio Caldara’s opera "Tito e Berenice" at the Teatro Capranica (Rome) on 10 January 1714.
1884
La Scala premiere of Verdi’s revised 1883 four-act Italian version of "Don Carlos" (often listed as "Don Carlo") at Teatro alla Scala (Milan) on 10 January 1884.
1895
Death of French composer Benjamin Godard (composer of operas including "Jocelyn"); died on 10 January 1895.
1935
Birth of American operatic baritone Sherrill Milnes; born on 10 January 1935 (Downers Grove, Illinois).
2005
Death of Italian coloratura soprano Margherita Carosio; died on 10 January 2005 (Genoa).