1747
Death of Jean-Baptiste Barrière, French composer and cellist, known for his contributions to Baroque opera and instrumental music.
June 6 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on June 6, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1826
Death of Carl Maria von Weber, German composer and conductor, recognized as a pioneer of German Romantic opera with works like 'Der Freischütz' and 'Oberon'.
1869
Birth of Siegfried Wagner, German opera composer and conductor, son of Richard Wagner, known for his own operatic works and for conducting the Bayreuth Festival.
1915
Birth of Vincent Persichetti, American composer known for his contributions to opera and orchestral music.
1939
Birth of Louis Andriessen, Dutch composer and pianist, influential in contemporary opera with works like 'La Commedia'.