June 9 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on June 9, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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1791

Birth of John Howard Payne, American composer and lyricist best known for 'Home! Sweet Home!', which became a popular song in the 19th century and was featured in several operatic works.

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1797

First performance of Giovanni Paisiello's opera 'Chi la dura la vince' in Milan.

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1806

First performance of Nicolas Dalayrac's opera 'Deux mots' in Paris.

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