May 11 — On This Day in Opera

Death of Otto Nicolai, German composer and conductor, best known for his opera 'Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor' (The Merry Wives of Windsor).

Alma Gluck, Romanian-born American operatic soprano, was born.

William Grant Still, composer of operas including "Troubled Island" and "A Bayou Legend", was born.

Bidu Sayão, Brazilian soprano and leading Metropolitan Opera artist, was born.

Ferruccio Busoni's one-act opera "Arlecchino" received its world premiere at the Stadttheater Zürich, in a double bill with "Turandot".

Death of Helena Forti, German soprano celebrated for her dramatic roles in early 20th-century opera.

Death of Ture Rangström, Swedish composer and conductor, known for his operas and vocal music.

Birth of Ruth Welting, American coloratura soprano who performed leading roles at the Metropolitan Opera.

Death of Charles Rousselière, French tenor renowned for his performances in operas by Saint-Saëns and Massenet.

Birth of Giuseppe Sabbatini, Italian tenor known for his performances in major opera houses worldwide.

Tom Johnson's "The Four Note Opera" was first performed at The Cubiculo Theater in New York City.

Christopher Tin and Susan Soon He Stanton's new ending for Puccini's "Turandot" was first performed by Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center.