1778
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart completed the opera "La finta giardiniera" in Salzburg, shortly before its Munich performances later that month.
January 15 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on January 15, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1905
Spanish soprano Victoria de los Ángeles was born in Barcelona; she later became one of the most celebrated lyric sopranos of the 20th century, renowned for Mozart, Puccini, and French opera roles.