June 18 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on June 18, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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1677 Born

Birth of Italian composer Antonio Maria Bononcini, notable for his operas and chamber works.

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1840 Died

Death of Margherita Barezzi, Giuseppe Verdi’s wife, whose passing deeply affected Verdi during the early stages of his operatic career.

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1993 Died

Death of Italian conductor Gianfranco Masini, acclaimed for his work leading opera productions at Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi and Arena di Verona Festival.

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