1797
First performance of Giovanni Paisiello's opera 'Chi la dura la vince' in Milan.
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.
Premieres & milestones
1951
Premiere
Haydn’s opera "L’anima del filosofo, ossia Orfeo ed Euridice" received its first stage performance at the Teatro della Pergola in Florence.
Births & deaths
1791
Born
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.
1810
Born
Otto Nicolai, German composer best known for the comic opera "Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor", was born in Königsberg.
1865
Born
Carl Nielsen, Danish composer of the operas "Maskarade" and "Saul og David", was born in Nørre Lyndelse.
1865
Born
Albéric Magnard, French composer of the operas "Yolande", "Guercoeur", and "Bérénice", was born in Paris.
1949
Died
Maria Cebotari, Bessarabian-born soprano known for Mozart, Richard Strauss, Verdi, and Puccini roles, died in Vienna.
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