1564
William Shakespeare, whose plays later inspired numerous operas including "Otello" and "Falstaff", was born in Stratford-upon-Avon.
April 23 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on April 23, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1858
The premiere of Jacques Offenbach's operetta "Orphée aux enfers" took place in Paris, becoming a landmark of operatic satire.
1891
Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, later the creator of the opera "The Love for Three Oranges", was born in Sontsovka.
1936
The premiere of Sergei Prokofiev's ballet "Romeo and Juliet", closely related to operatic dramatic traditions, was presented in Brno.
2007
Russian soprano Galina Vishnevskaya, celebrated for performances in operas such as "Tosca" and "Aida", died in Moscow.