1729
Premiere
The premiere of Johann Adolf Hasse's opera "Cleofide" took place in Dresden, contributing to the development of opera seria.
May 2 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on May 2, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Premieres & milestones
1869
Premiere
The premiere of Charles Gounod's opera "Roméo et Juliette" took place at the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris.
2025
Concert performance of Donizetti's opera 'María Padilla' at Teatro de la Maestranza in Seville, celebrating the theater's 34th anniversary.
2025
Premiere
World premiere of the opera 'The White Fox' at Merkin Concert Hall in New York City.
2025
Concert performance of Donizetti's opera 'María Padilla' at Teatro de la Maestranza in Seville, Spain.
2025
Curtis Opera Theatre presents Leoš Janáček's 'The Cunning Little Vixen' at the Kimmel Center's Perelman Theater in Philadelphia.
2025
Premiere
World premiere of the comedy 'Somerset Tavern' at the historic Woodward Opera House in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Births & deaths
1892
Born
German conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler, renowned for his interpretations of Wagner and other operatic repertoire, was born in Berlin.
1935
Born
Italian soprano Mirella Freni, celebrated for roles in "La bohème" and "Madama Butterfly", was born in Modena.
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