1813
Premiere of the opera 'Il matrimonio segreto' by Domenico Cimarosa in Vienna.
June 13 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on June 13, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1855
Verdi’s grand opera "Les vêpres siciliennes" received its world premiere at the Paris Opéra.
1875
Max d’Ollone, French composer of operas and later director of the Opéra-Comique, was born in Besançon.
1885
Elisabeth Schumann, German-born American soprano associated with Mozart and Richard Strauss roles, was born in Merseburg.
1892
Valeria Barsova, Russian lyric coloratura soprano and Bolshoi Theatre soloist, was born.
1898
Birth of composer and conductor Vittorio Gui, known for his interpretations of Italian opera.
1899
Carlos Chávez, Mexican composer and conductor whose works include an opera, was born in Mexico City.
1902
Oliviero De Fabritiis, Italian operatic conductor associated with the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, was born in Rome.
2014
Marc-Olivier Dupin’s opera "Robert le Cochon et les kidnappeurs" received its world premiere at the Opéra-Comique in Paris.
2025
Ricky Ian Gordon’s opera "This House" received its world premiere at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.