1567
Claudio Monteverdi, composer of "L'Orfeo", "Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria", and "L'incoronazione di Poppea", was baptized.
May 15 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on May 15, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Premieres & milestones
1786
Premiere
Nicolas Dalayrac's opéra-comique "Nina, ou La folle par amour" was first performed by the Comédie-Italienne in Paris.
2025
Glyndebourne Opera Festival stages Wagner's 'Parsifal' for the first time, fulfilling founder John Christie's long-held wish nearly a century after the festival's inception.
Births & deaths
1808
Born
Birth of Michael William Balfe, Irish composer best known for his opera 'The Bohemian Girl'.
1903
Died
Sibyl Sanderson, American soprano who created the title role in Massenet's "Esclarmonde", died.
1956
Born
Birth of Ricky Ian Gordon, American composer noted for operas and vocal music blending classical and theater styles.
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