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June 4 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on June 4, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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1855 Born
Józefina Reszke, Polish dramatic soprano and member of the de Reszke opera family, was born in Warsaw.
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Stanisław Moniuszko, composer of "Halka" and a central figure in Polish national opera, died in Warsaw.
1872 Died
Stanisław Moniuszko, composer of "Halka" and a central figure in Polish national opera, died in Warsaw.
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1910 Born
Anton Dermota, Slovene lyric tenor long associated with the Vienna State Opera and Mozart repertory, was born in Kropa.
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1917 Born
Robert Merrill, American baritone and longtime Metropolitan Opera artist, was born in Brooklyn.
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1920 Born
Fedora Barbieri, Italian dramatic mezzo-soprano known for Verdi and verismo roles, was born in Trieste.
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1966 Born
Cecilia Bartoli, Italian mezzo-soprano known for Rossini, Mozart, Handel, Vivaldi, and bel canto repertory, was born in Rome.
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1989 Died
Václav Kašlík, Czech composer, opera director, conductor, and co-founder of the Grand Opera of the Fifth of May, died in Prague.
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