June 3 — On This Day in Opera

Charles Lecocq, French composer of opéras comiques and operettas including "La fille de Madame Angot", was born in Paris.

Émile Paladilhe, French composer best known for the grand opera "Patrie!", was born in Montpellier.

Death of Georges Bizet, French composer renowned for his opera 'Carmen', which premiered earlier that year.

Jan Peerce, American operatic tenor and longtime Metropolitan Opera artist, was born in New York.

Premiere of Igor Stravinsky's opera 'Mavra' at the Paris Opéra.

Birth of Walter Kreppel, German bass who performed in major opera houses across Europe.

Birth of Klara Palánkay, Hungarian mezzo-soprano noted for her interpretations of Verdi roles.

Birth of Carlos Veerhoff, German composer known for his operatic and orchestral works.

Birth of Janez Matičič, Slovenian composer recognized for his contributions to contemporary opera.

Birth of Valerie Masterson, English soprano known for her performances in operas by Mozart and Handel.

Birth of David Hicks, American opera singer who performed with major opera companies in the United States.

Birth of Elja Angervo, Finnish soprano acclaimed for her performances in Mozart operas.

Francis Poulenc’s opéra bouffe "Les Mamelles de Tirésias" received its world premiere at the Opéra-Comique in Paris.

Death of Florence Price, American classical composer and the first African-American woman to have a composition performed by a major orchestra.