1713
Premiere
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.
Premieres & 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
Premiere
World premiere of Antonio Caldara’s opera "Tito e Berenice" at the Teatro Capranica (Rome) on 10 January 1714.
1884
Premiere
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.
Births & deaths
1895
Died
Death of French composer Benjamin Godard (composer of operas including "Jocelyn"); died on 10 January 1895.
1935
Born
Birth of American operatic baritone Sherrill Milnes; born on 10 January 1935 (Downers Grove, Illinois).
2005
Died
Death of Italian coloratura soprano Margherita Carosio; died on 10 January 2005 (Genoa).
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