1790
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s opera "Così fan tutte" premiered at the Burgtheater in Vienna.
January 26 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on January 26, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1911
Richard Strauss’s opera "Der Rosenkavalier" premiered at the Königliches Opernhaus (Dresden).
1947
American operatic soprano and film star Grace Moore died in a plane crash near Copenhagen Airport.
1957
Francis Poulenc’s opera "Dialogues des Carmélites" received its world premiere (in Italian translation) at La Scala in Milan.