1832
Premiere of Gaetano Donizetti's opera 'L'elisir d'amore' at the Teatro della Canobbiana in Milan, Italy.
May 12 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on May 12, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1884
Bedřich Smetana, Czech composer and founder of the Czech national school of music, composer of "The Bartered Bride" and "Libuše", died.
1908
Melesio Morales, Mexican composer of operas including "Ildegonda" and "Cleopatra", died.
1937
Walter Damrosch's opera "The Man Without a Country" received its world premiere at the Metropolitan Opera.
1943
Death of Albert Stoessel, American composer and conductor, known for his opera 'Garrick'.
2022
Death of Henry Mollicone, American composer noted for his one-act operas like 'The Face on the Barroom Floor'.