1960
Premiere
First performance of Benjamin Britten’s opera 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' at Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall.
June 11 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on June 11, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Premieres & milestones
Births & deaths
1864
Born
Birth of Richard Strauss, German composer of renowned operas such as *Salome*, *Elektra*, and *Der Rosenkavalier*.
1913
Born
Birth of mezzo-soprano Risë Stevens in New York, famed for her portrayal of Charlotte in Massenet’s 'Werther' at the Metropolitan Opera.
1966
Died
Death of Italian tenor Carlo Alabiso, noted for roles such as Hoffmann in Offenbach’s `Les contes d’Hoffmann'.
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