February 1 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on February 1, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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1837

Birth of baritone and singing teacher Gustave García (born in Milan).

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1859

Birth of composer and conductor Victor Herbert (born in Dublin), best known for operettas.

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1873

Birth of Russian bass Feodor Chaliapin (Old Style; noted as Feb 13 New Style in many references).

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1893

World premiere (first performance) of Giacomo Puccini’s opera "Manon Lescaut" at Teatro Regio, Turin.

Manon Lescaut

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1896

World premiere (first performance) of Giacomo Puccini’s opera "La bohème" at Teatro Regio, Turin (conducted by Arturo Toscanini).

La bohème

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1922

Birth of Italian soprano Renata Tebaldi (born in Pesaro).

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1939

Premiere of Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari’s opera "La dama boba" at La Scala, Milan.

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1946

Birth of American operatic soprano Carol Neblett (born in Modesto, California).

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2007

Death of composer and librettist Gian Carlo Menotti (died in Monaco).

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2020

World premiere of Matthew Aucoin’s opera "Eurydice" at Los Angeles Opera.

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