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.

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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