April 19 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on April 19, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

1705
Birth of Francesco Corselli, Italian composer known for his operas and sacred music, including 'La Venere placata' and 'Achille in Sciro'.
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The premiere of Domenico Cimarosa's opera
1783
The premiere of Domenico Cimarosa's opera "Il convito" took place in Venice.
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The premiere of Gaetano Donizetti's opera
1836
The premiere of Gaetano Donizetti's opera "Il campanello" took place at the Teatro Nuovo in Naples.
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1906
French soprano Germaine Lubin, renowned for her Wagnerian roles at the Paris Opéra, was born in Paris.
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1912
The premiere of Jules Massenet's opera "Roma" took place at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo.
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1943
Death of Gustave Doret, Swiss composer and conductor noted for his operas and contributions to Swiss musical culture.
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1976
German composer and conductor Karl Böhm, closely associated with performances of Mozart and Strauss operas, died in Salzburg.
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