1704
Premiere
The premiere of George Frideric Handel's opera "Almira" took place in Hamburg, marking his first operatic success.
April 24 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on April 24, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Premieres & milestones
1792
Italian composer Gaspare Spontini, known for the opera "La vestale", made early progress in his musical training that would lead to his later operatic success.
1924
African-American and Russian stage actress and opera singer Coretti Arle-Titz made her debut at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow.
Births & deaths
1671
Born
Italian composer and violinist Giuseppe Tartini, whose influence extended to operatic style and performance practice, was born in Pirano.
1859
Born
Italian tenor Francesco Tamagno, the first Otello in Verdi's "Otello", was born in Turin.
1925
Died
Death of George Stephănescu, Romanian composer and conductor, known for his contributions to Romanian opera.
1941
Born
American soprano Shirley Verrett, noted for roles in operas such as "Carmen" and "Aida", was born in New Orleans.
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