February 9 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on February 9, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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1885

Birth of composer Alban Berg (noted for operas including "Wozzeck" and "Lulu").

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1893

World premiere (first performance) of Verdi’s "Falstaff" at Teatro alla Scala (Milan).

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1923

First performance in Vienna of Lehár’s operetta "Die gelbe Jacke" (original version later revised into "Das Land des Lächelns").

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1937

Birth of German operatic soprano Hildegard Behrens.

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2020

Death of Italian operatic soprano Mirella Freni.

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2025

Death of Swiss soprano Edith Mathis.

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