March 11 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on March 11, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

Premieres & milestones

Giuseppe Verdi’s "Rigoletto" received its world premiere at Teatro La Fenice in Venice.
1851 Premiere
Giuseppe Verdi’s "Rigoletto" received its world premiere at Teatro La Fenice in Venice.
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1867 Premiere
Verdi’s grand opera "Don Carlos" premiered at the Paris Opéra (Salle Le Peletier).
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Births & deaths

1955 Born
Birth of American opera soprano Frances Ginsberg.
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2020 Died
Death of composer Charles Wuorinen, who wrote operas including "Haroun and the Sea of Stories" and "Brokeback Mountain".
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