1685
"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.
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.
1780
"L’Amant anonyme" (Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges) premiered in Paris at the Théâtre de Mme. de Montesson.
1917
"The Canterbury Pilgrims" (Reginald De Koven; libretto Percy MacKaye) received its world premiere at the Metropolitan Opera House (New York).
1939
Welsh tenor Robert Tear was born (noted for major operatic work including at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden).
