February 22 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on February 22, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

Premieres & milestones

1642 Premiere

World premiere of Luigi Rossi’s opera "Il palazzo incantato" ("Lealtà con valore") in Rome (Teatro delle Quattro Fontane / Palazzo Barberini).

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1772 Premiere

World premiere of Niccolò Piccinni’s comic opera "L'americano" at Teatro Valle in Rome.

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1933 Premiere

World premiere of Riccardo Zandonai’s opera "La farsa amorosa" in Rome.

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2022 Premiere

World premiere of Giorgio Battistelli’s opera "Le baruffe" at Teatro La Fenice (Venice).

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Births & deaths

1876 Born

Birth of Italian dramatic tenor Giovanni Zenatello (noted for roles including Radamès in "Aida").

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1903 Died

Death of Austrian composer Hugo Wolf (also composer of the opera "Der Corregidor").

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