1931
The opera "Street Scene" by Kurt Weill, based on Elmer Rice’s play, reflects the composer’s transition toward American opera and musical theater traditions.
April 10 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on April 10, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Premieres & milestones
Births & deaths
1745
Died
French composer Jean-Marie Leclair, known for the tragédie lyrique "Scylla et Glaucus", died in Paris.
1897
Born
American soprano Lily Pons, later renowned for performances in operas such as "Lakmé" and "Lucia di Lammermoor", was born in Draguignan, France.
1913
Born
Swiss conductor and opera director Rudolf Bing, later general manager of the Metropolitan Opera and influential in modern opera production, was born in Vienna.
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