1842
Gaetano Donizetti's opera *Linda di Chamounix* received its second performance at the Kärntnertor Theater in Vienna after a highly successful premiere the day before.
May 14 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on May 14, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Premieres & milestones
1853
Premiere
"Rigoletto" received its Royal Opera House premiere at the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden.
1921
Premiere
Egon Wellesz's opera "Die Prinzessin Girnara" received its first-version premiere in Frankfurt and Hannover.
2024
Premiere
Fabio Vacchi's opera "Jeanne Dark" received its world premiere at the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.
Births & deaths
1885
Born
Birth of American contralto Louise Homer, one of the leading opera singers at the Metropolitan Opera in the early 20th century.
1885
Born
Otto Klemperer, conductor associated with major opera houses including the Kroll Opera, was born.
1925
Born
Patrice Munsel, American coloratura soprano and one of the youngest stars of the Metropolitan Opera, was born.
1957
Born
Daniela Dessì, Italian soprano associated especially with Verdi, Puccini, and verismo repertoire, was born.
1963
Died
Death of American composer Paul Hindemith, whose opera *Mathis der Maler* is considered one of his major works.
1988
Born
Nadine Sierra, American soprano known for roles including Gilda in "Rigoletto" and Lucia in "Lucia di Lammermoor", was born.
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