January 21 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on January 21, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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1874

British operatic soprano Euphrosyne Parepa-Rosa died in London (co-founder of what became the Carl Rosa Opera Company).

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1904

Leoš Janáček’s opera "Její pastorkyňa" ("Jenůfa") received its triumphant world premiere in Brno.

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1920

Franz Schreker’s opera "Der Schatzgräber" premiered in Frankfurt am Main.

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1941

Tenor and conductor Plácido Domingo was born in Madrid, Spain.

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1948

Italian opera composer Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari died (known for comic operas such as "Il segreto di Susanna").

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1980

Spanish coloratura soprano and pedagogue Elvira de Hidalgo died in Milan.

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1995

Stewart Wallace’s opera "Harvey Milk" premiered at Houston Grand Opera.

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