1723
Premiere
Antonio Vivaldi’s opera "Ercole su'l Termodonte" premiered at Teatro Capranica in Rome.
January 23 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on January 23, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Premieres & milestones
1788
Premiere
Francesco Bianchi’s opera seria "Calto" was first performed at the Teatro San Benedetto in Venice.
1890
Premiere
Édouard Lalo’s opera "Le roi d'Ys" received its American premiere at the French Opera House in New Orleans.
1934
Premiere
Ottorino Respighi’s opera "La fiamma" premiered at the Teatro Reale dell'Opera in Rome (conducted by the composer).
Births & deaths
1930
Born
Polish operatic soprano Teresa Żylis-Gara was born in Landwarów (now Lentvaris, Lithuania).
1981
Died
American composer Samuel Barber (composer of the operas "Vanessa" and "Antony and Cleopatra") died in New York City.
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