1811
Premiere
"Così fan tutte" received its first performance at the King's Theatre, Haymarket, London.
May 9 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on May 9, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Premieres & milestones
1899
London debut of American soprano Louise Homer at Covent Garden in Mascagni's 'Cavalleria Rusticana'.
1957
Premiere
"Panfilo and Lauretta", the first version of Carlos Chávez's opera later known as "The Visitors", received its world premiere at Brander Matthews Theatre, Columbia University.
2013
Premiere
Mieczysław Weinberg's opera "The Idiot" received its world premiere at the National Theatre Mannheim.
Births & deaths
1707
Died
Death of Dietrich Buxtehude, German organist and composer influential in the development of the Baroque style.
1740
Born
Giovanni Paisiello, composer of operas including "Il barbiere di Siviglia" and "Nina", was born.
1745
Died
Death of Tomaso Antonio Vitali, Italian composer and violinist known for his chaconne in G minor.
1799
Died
Death of Claude Balbastre, French composer and organist noted for his harpsichord works.
1857
Born
Birth of Luigi Illica, Italian librettist who collaborated with composers like Puccini on operas such as 'La Bohème' and 'Tosca'.
1955
Born
Anne Sofie von Otter, Swedish mezzo-soprano active in opera, recital, and concert repertoire, was born.
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