1894
First UK performance of Giuseppe Verdi's final opera, 'Falstaff', with Arturo Pessina in the title role.
May 19 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on May 19, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Premieres & milestones
1911
Premiere
Ravel's one-act opera "L'heure espagnole" received its world premiere at the Opéra-Comique in Paris.
2016
Premiere
Ēriks Ešenvalds's opera "The Immured" received its world premiere at the Latvian National Opera.
Births & deaths
1861
Born
Dame Nellie Melba, Australian operatic lyric coloratura soprano and one of the most famous singers of her era, was born.
1928
Born
Antonia Fahberg, Austrian lyric soprano associated especially with the Bavarian State Opera, was born.
1954
Died
Death of Charles Ives, American modernist composer known for his innovative techniques and contributions to early 20th-century music.
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