February 17 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on February 17, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

1859

World premiere of Verdi’s "Un ballo in maschera" at the Teatro Apollo in Rome.

Un ballo in maschera

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1904

World premiere of Puccini’s "Madama Butterfly" at La Scala (Teatro alla Scala) in Milan.

Madama Butterfly

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1925

Death of soprano Alwina Valleria (died in Nice, France).

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1927

World premiere of Deems Taylor’s "The King's Henchman" at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.

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1930

Death of contralto Louise Kirkby Lunn (died in London).

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