1786
Premiere
The premiere of Mozart's "Le nozze di Figaro" took place at the Burgtheater in Vienna.
May 1 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on May 1, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Premieres & milestones
1840
Premiere
The premiere of Gaetano Donizetti's opera "La fille du régiment" took place at the Opéra-Comique in Paris.
1956
Premiere
The premiere of Benjamin Britten's opera "Gloriana" in a notable revival helped reestablish the work in the operatic repertoire.
Births & deaths
1873
Born
Birth of Sergei Rachmaninoff, Russian composer and conductor known for his contributions to opera and classical music.
1899
Born
American soprano Florence Easton, noted for her performances in operas such as "Aida" and "Tosca", was born in Middlesbrough.
1900
Born
Birth of Ignace Strasfogel, Polish-American pianist, composer, and conductor known for his work in opera.
1975
Died
Death of Josephine Antoine, American coloratura soprano celebrated for her performances in operas by Mozart and Donizetti.
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