1687
Death of Jean-Baptiste Lully, composer who established the tradition of French tragédie en musique with operas such as "Armide" and "Atys".
March 22 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on March 22, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1836
World premiere of Saverio Mercadante’s opera "I briganti" at the Théâtre-Italien in Paris.
1912
Birth of German dramatic soprano Martha Mödl, renowned interpreter of Wagner roles including Brünnhilde and Isolde.
2002
Death of Swedish tenor Gösta Winbergh, internationally acclaimed for Mozart, Wagner, and Strauss roles on major opera stages.