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February 9 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on February 9, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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Premieres & milestones

1893 Premiere
World premiere (first performance) of Verdi’s "Falstaff" at Teatro alla Scala (Milan).
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1923 Premiere
First performance in Vienna of Lehár’s operetta "Die gelbe Jacke" (original version later revised into "Das Land des Lächelns").
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Births & deaths

1885 Born
Birth of composer Alban Berg (noted for operas including "Wozzeck" and "Lulu").
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1937 Born
Birth of German operatic soprano Hildegard Behrens.
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2020 Died
Death of Italian operatic soprano Mirella Freni.
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2025 Died
Death of Swiss soprano Edith Mathis.
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