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February 3 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on February 3, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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Premieres & milestones

1625 Premiere
First performance of Francesca Caccini’s opera "La liberazione di Ruggiero dall'isola d'Alcina" at the Villa di Poggio Imperiale (Florence).
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1823 Premiere
World premiere (first performance) of Gioachino Rossini’s opera "Semiramide" at Teatro La Fenice (Venice).
Gioachino Rossini
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2025 Premiere
First complete performance / world-premiere performances of Edmond Dédé’s grand opera "Morgiane" given in Washington, D.C. (Opera Lafayette / collaborators).
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Births & deaths

1857 Died
Death of Russian opera composer Mikhail Glinka in Berlin (often also given as Feb 15, 1857, New Style).
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1927 Born
Birth of American operatic soprano Claire Watson (born in New York City).
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1934 Died
Death of American opera singer Eleonora de Cisneros (mezzo-soprano).
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1968 Born
Birth of German operatic soprano Marlis Petersen (born in Sindelfingen).
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2025 Died
Death of American operatic bass Paul Plishka.
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