1840
Premiere
World premiere (first performance) of Donizetti’s "La fille du régiment" at the Opéra-Comique (Paris).
February 11 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on February 11, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Premieres & milestones
1843
Premiere
World premiere (first performance) of Verdi’s "I lombardi alla prima crociata" at Teatro alla Scala (Milan).
1907
Premiere
Company premiere of Puccini’s "Madama Butterfly" at the Metropolitan Opera (New York).
2025
Premiere
World premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage’s opera "Festen" at the Royal Opera House (London).
Births & deaths
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