May 27 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on May 27, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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1730

Death of Leonardo Vinci, Italian composer and key figure in the Neapolitan School of opera.

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1799

Birth of Jacques Fromental Halévy, French composer best known for his opera 'La Juive'.

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1801

Birth of Domenico Cosselli, Italian baritone who created several roles in Donizetti operas.

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1840

Death of Niccolò Paganini, Italian violinist and composer known for his virtuosic performances.

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1868

Marie Wittich, German dramatic soprano who created the title role in Strauss's "Salome", was born.

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1907

Lina Pagliughi, Italian-American lyric coloratura soprano associated with roles such as Gilda in "Rigoletto", was born.

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1928

Thea Musgrave, composer of operas including "Mary, Queen of Scots", "Harriet, the Woman Called Moses", and "Simón Bolívar", was born.

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2003

Luciano Berio, composer of operas including "Un re in ascolto" and "Outis", died.

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2003

Death of Luciano Berio, Italian composer known for his experimental operas and electronic music.

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2022

Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels's opera "Omar" premiered at Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina.

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