June 14 — On This Day in Opera

Birth of Venetian music printer Ottaviano del Petrucci, who revolutionized music publishing by producing the first printed music books using movable type.

Death of Spanish composer Cristóbal de Morales in Málaga. He was known for his sacred music and was one of the most prominent composers of the Spanish Renaissance.

Death of Flemish composer Orlandus Lassus in Munich. He was one of the most influential composers of the late Renaissance and composed over 2,000 works.

Birth of Italian composer Antonio Sacchini in Florence. His operas gained popularity in England and France, with 'Oedipe à Colone' being his most enduring work.

Antonio Sacchini, Italian opera composer best known for "Œdipe à Colone", was born in Florence.

Death of French composer André Campra in Paris. He was a leading composer of French opera and a key figure in the transition from the Baroque to the Classical style.

Death of German composer Franz Anton Maichelbeck at age 47. He was known for his contributions to the development of the symphony and opera in the early Classical period.

Birth of German composer Simon Mayr in Mendorf, Bavaria. He became a significant figure in Italian opera and founded the Bergamo Conservatory in 1805.

Birth of Italian composer Francesco Giuseppe Baldassare Morlacchi. He composed over twenty operas and was active in the early 19th century.

Jane Bathori, French mezzo-soprano and important advocate of contemporary French music, was born in Paris.

Nicolò Gabrielli, Italian opera composer, died in Paris.

Heddle Nash, English lyric tenor active in opera and oratorio, was born in London.

Karl-Birger Blomdahl, Swedish composer of the space opera "Aniara", died in Kungsängen near Stockholm.