1874
Premiere
Johann Strauss II's operetta "Die Fledermaus" premiered in Vienna.
April 5 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on April 5, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Premieres & milestones
1877
Premiere
Charles Gounod's "Cinq-Mars" received its first performance at the Opéra-Comique, Salle Favart, in Paris.
Births & deaths
1869
Born
Albert Roussel, later the composer of the opera-ballet "Padmâvatî" and the one-act opera "La Naissance de la lyre", was born in Tourcoing, France.
1908
Born
Herbert von Karajan, one of the 20th century's leading opera conductors, was born in Salzburg.
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