1715
Premiere of George Frideric Handel's opera 'Amadigi di Gaula' at the King's Theatre in London.
May 25 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on May 25, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Premieres & milestones
1878
Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera "H.M.S. Pinafore" opened at the Opera Comique in London.
2024
Premiere
Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer's one-act opera "Before It All Goes Dark" received its world premiere at the Jewish Museum in Prague.
Births & deaths
1726
Born
Birth of Giuseppe Paolucci, Italian composer known for his sacred music and theoretical writings.
1746
Born
Birth of Isabella Mattocks, English soprano who created roles in several English operas.
1806
Died
Death of Barbara Gerl, Austrian soprano who created the role of Papagena in Mozart's 'The Magic Flute'.
1825
Born
Birth of Rosa von Milde-Agthe, German soprano who created the role of Elsa in Wagner's 'Lohengrin'.
1849
Born
Birth of Thomas 'Blind Tom' Wiggins, American pianist and composer known for his virtuosic performances.
1929
Born
Beverly Sills, American operatic soprano especially associated with coloratura roles, was born.
1934
Died
Death of Gustav Holst, English composer best known for his orchestral suite 'The Planets'.
1981
Died
Rosa Ponselle, American dramatic soprano and major Metropolitan Opera artist, died.
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