1790
Premiere of Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf's opera 'Das rote Käppchen' (Little Red Riding Hood).
May 26 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on May 26, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1921
Birth of Inge Borkh, German soprano celebrated for her dramatic roles in operas by Richard Strauss and Wagner.
1924
Death of Victor Herbert, Irish-born American composer known for his operettas and co-founder of ASCAP.
1924
Death of Johann H. Beck, American composer and conductor, known for his orchestral works and mentorship of African-American opera composer Harry Lawrence Freeman.
1938
Teresa Stratas, Canadian-born operatic soprano especially noted as an opera actress and interpreter of Berg's "Lulu", was born.
1938
William Bolcom, composer of operas including "A View from the Bridge", "A Wedding", and "Dinner at Eight", was born.
1946
Tamaki Miura, Japanese soprano closely associated internationally with Cio-Cio-San in Puccini's "Madama Butterfly", died.