February 4 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on February 4, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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1824

First performance of Gaetano Donizetti’s opera "Emilia di Liverpool" at Teatro Valle (Rome).

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1895

"Falstaff" (Giuseppe Verdi) was first performed at the Metropolitan Opera (New York).

Falstaff

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1901

U.S. premiere of Giacomo Puccini’s "Tosca" at the Metropolitan Opera (New York).

Tosca

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1912

Birth of conductor Erich Leinsdorf (born in Vienna).

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1935

Birth of Finnish operatic bass Martti Talvela (born in Hiitola).

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2003

Death of American operatic bass Jerome Hines (died in New York City).

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2023

Death of German theater and opera director Jürgen Flimm.

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