1858
Premiere
The premiere of Jacques Offenbach's operetta "Orphée aux enfers" took place in Paris, becoming a landmark of operatic satire.
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.
Premieres & milestones
1881
Premiere
Premiere of Gilbert and Sullivan's opera 'Patience' at the Opera Comique in London.
1936
Premiere
The premiere of Sergei Prokofiev's ballet "Romeo and Juliet", closely related to operatic dramatic traditions, was presented in Brno.
Births & deaths
1564
Born
William Shakespeare, whose plays later inspired numerous operas including "Otello" and "Falstaff", was born in Stratford-upon-Avon.
1891
Born
Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, later the creator of the opera "The Love for Three Oranges", was born in Sontsovka.
2007
Died
Russian soprano Galina Vishnevskaya, celebrated for performances in operas such as "Tosca" and "Aida", died in Moscow.
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