February 19 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on February 19, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

Premieres & milestones

1763 Premiere
Johann Christian Bach’s opera "Orione, ossia Diana vendicata" received its London premiere at the King’s Theatre (Haymarket).
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Jules Massenet’s opera "Don Quichotte" premiered at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo.
1910 Premiere
Jules Massenet’s opera "Don Quichotte" premiered at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo.
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1914 Premiere
Riccardo Zandonai’s opera "Francesca da Rimini" premiered at Teatro Regio, Turin.
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Births & deaths

Soprano Adelina Patti was born in Madrid (one of the most celebrated bel canto singers of the 19th century).
1843 Born
Soprano Adelina Patti was born in Madrid (one of the most celebrated bel canto singers of the 19th century).
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1950 Died
American opera singer Edyth Walker died (noted for Wagner roles and an international career in the late 19th and early 20th centuries).
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