January 14 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on January 14, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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1676

Venetian composer Francesco Cavalli (a major early opera composer) died in Venice.

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1850

Polish tenor Jean de Reszke (born Jan Mieczysław Reszke) was born in Warsaw.

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1900

Giacomo Puccini’s opera "Tosca" premiered at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome.

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1925

Canadian operatic baritone Louis Quilico was born.

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1940

German bass-baritone Siegmund Nimsgern was born in Sankt Wendel, Saarland.

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