1829
Premiere
World premiere of Bellini’s opera "La straniera" at Teatro alla Scala (Milan).
February 14 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on February 14, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Premieres & milestones
1894
Premiere
First performance of Rubinstein’s grand opera "Néron" in its original French libretto (Rouen).
Births & deaths
1602
Born
Birth of Francesco Cavalli (Pietro Francesco Caletti-Bruni), major early-Baroque opera composer associated with 17th-century Venetian opera.
1813
Born
Birth of Aleksandr (Alexander) Dargomyzhsky, Russian composer known for operas including "The Stone Guest" (date given as New Style).
2006
Died
Death of bass-baritone Benjamin Matthews, founder/artistic director of Opera Ebony (Ebony Opera).
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