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February 28 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on February 28, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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Premieres & milestones

1911
First New York performance of Victor Herbert's opera "Natoma" at the Metropolitan Opera House.
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Births & deaths

1882 Born
Birth of American soprano Geraldine Farrar.
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Death of Austrian dramatic soprano Pauline Lucca.
1908 Died
Death of Austrian dramatic soprano Pauline Lucca.
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Death of American baritone Todd Duncan (creator of Porgy in "Porgy and Bess").
1998 Died
Death of American baritone Todd Duncan (creator of Porgy in "Porgy and Bess").
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