1899
Premiere
Massenet's "Cendrillon" received its world premiere at the Salle Favart, Opéra-Comique, Paris.
May 24 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on May 24, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Premieres & milestones
1918
Premiere
Bartók's "Bluebeard's Castle" received its world premiere at the Royal Hungarian Opera House in Budapest.
Births & deaths
1933
Died
Death of Victor Dolidze, Georgian composer best known for his opera 'Keto and Kote'.
1974
Died
Death of Duke Ellington, American jazz composer and bandleader whose works influenced the development of American music.
2010
Died
Anneliese Rothenberger, German operatic soprano especially associated with Mozart and Richard Strauss, died.
2024
Died
Death of Gladys Smuckler Moskowitz, American composer known for her chamber operas and vocal works.
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