1847
Premiere
The revised version of Verdi's "Macbeth" was first performed in Florence, representing a significant reworking of the original 1847 score.
April 11 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on April 11, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Premieres & milestones
1890
Premiere
Italian composer Pietro Mascagni's "Cavalleria rusticana" received one of its early performances in Rome following its successful premiere earlier that year.
1904
Italian tenor Beniamino Gigli, one of the leading opera singers of the 20th century, made an early important stage appearance in "La bohème" in Rovigo.
Births & deaths
1814
Died
Italian composer Felice Romani, librettist of operas including "Norma" and "L'elisir d'amore", died in Moneglia.
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