1723
George Frideric Handel’s opera "Ottone, re di Germania" had its first performance at the King’s Theatre, Haymarket (London) on 12 January 1723.
January 12 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on January 12, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1723
Handel’s "Ottone" first performance is also documented as 12 January 1723 at the King’s Theatre (London).
1737
George Frideric Handel’s opera "Arminio" was first performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden (London) on 12 January 1737.
1876
Birth of Italian composer Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (known for comic operas including "Il segreto di Susanna"); born on 12 January 1876.
1929
World premiere of Umberto Giordano’s one-act opera "Il re" at La Scala (Milan) on 12 January 1929.
1939
Death of Romanian operatic soprano Hariclea Darclée (creator of the title role in Puccini’s "Tosca"); died in Bucharest on 12 January 1939.