1733
Premiere
1733-01-31: premiered at the King’s Theatre in London.
January 31 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on January 31, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Premieres & milestones
1794
Premiere
Italian opera composer Luigi Cherubini’s opera "Médée" was completed in Paris (the work would premiere later in March 1797).
1813
Born
Italian opera composer Vincenzo Bellini was born in Catania, Sicily.
Births & deaths
1868
Died
French opera composer Édouard Lalo’s opera "La Jacquerie" was left unfinished at his death; Lalo died in Paris on this date.
1931
Born
Ukrainian-born composer and conductor Igor Markevitch (composer of the opera "Le Paradis perdu") was born in Kyiv.
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