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