1875
Georges Bizet’s "Carmen" premieres at the Opéra-Comique (Salle Favart) in Paris.
March 3 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on March 3, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1936
Birth of soprano Rachel Yakar (noted for major roles at Deutsche Oper am Rhein and a wide operatic repertoire).
2023
Alexander Raskatov’s "Animal Farm" has its world premiere at Dutch National Opera (Amsterdam) as part of the Opera Forward Festival.
2025
Jake Heggie’s "Moby-Dick" receives its Met premiere, opening the second half of the Metropolitan Opera season.