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March 8 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on March 8, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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Premieres & milestones

"Roland" (Jean-Baptiste Lully; libretto Philippe Quinault) began its run at the Paris Opéra’s public theatre (Théâtre du Palais-Royal) after earlier court performances at Versailles.
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"Roland" (Jean-Baptiste Lully; libretto Philippe Quinault) began its run at the Paris Opéra’s public theatre (Théâtre du Palais-Royal) after earlier court performances at Versailles.
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"L’Amant anonyme" (Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges) premiered in Paris at the Théâtre de Mme. de Montesson.
1780 Premiere
"L’Amant anonyme" (Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges) premiered in Paris at the Théâtre de Mme. de Montesson.
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1917 Premiere
"The Canterbury Pilgrims" (Reginald De Koven; libretto Percy MacKaye) received its world premiere at the Metropolitan Opera House (New York).
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Births & deaths

1939 Born
Welsh tenor Robert Tear was born (noted for major operatic work including at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden).
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American operatic lyric soprano and operetta star Alice Nielsen died.
1943 Died
American operatic lyric soprano and operetta star Alice Nielsen died.
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