1827
Premiere
"Moïse et Pharaon" (Rossini) premiered at the Salle Le Peletier (Paris Opéra).
March 26 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on March 26, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Premieres & milestones
1827
Died
Composer of the opera "Fidelio", Ludwig van Beethoven, died in Vienna.
2013
Premiere
Hans Werner Henze's "Isoldes Tod" for orchestra received its world premiere (Uraufführung) at the Salzburg Easter Festival (Großes Festspielhaus).
Births & deaths
1894
Born
Soprano Viorica Ursuleac (creator of leading roles in several Richard Strauss operas) was born in Czernowitz.
1925
Born
Composer and conductor Pierre Boulez was born in Montbrison, France (noted for major opera productions, including Wagner at Bayreuth and Berg at the Paris Opera).
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