1897
Erich Wolfgang Korngold, composer of operas including "Die tote Stadt", "Violanta", and "Das Wunder der Heliane", was born.
May 29 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on May 29, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1911
Death of W. S. Gilbert, British librettist celebrated for his collaborations with composer Arthur Sullivan on comic operas like 'The Mikado' and 'H.M.S. Pinafore'.
1925
Premiere of Ferruccio Busoni's opera 'Doktor Faust' in Dresden, completed posthumously by his student Philipp Jarnach.
1936
The French-language version of Alfano's "Cyrano de Bergerac" premiered at the Opéra-Comique in Paris.
1948
Birth of Michael Berkeley, English composer known for his operatic works and contributions to contemporary classical music.
1962
Michael Tippett's opera "King Priam" received its world premiere at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry.