June 22 — On This Day in Opera

Étienne-Nicolas Méhul, French composer important in the development of French opera, was born in Givet.

Rossini’s "Adina" was first performed at the Teatro de São Carlos in Lisbon.

Florence Hinkle, American operatic soprano who toured with the Metropolitan Opera Company, was born in Columbia, Pennsylvania.

Birth of British tenor Sir Peter Pears, creator of leading roles in Britten’s operas such as *Peter Grimes*, *Albert Herring*, *Billy Budd*, *The Turn of the Screw* and *Death in Venice*.

Death of Australian opera singer and silent‑film actress Vera Doria (born Veronica Eyton).

Darius Milhaud, French composer of operas including "Christophe Colomb" and "Bolivar", died in Geneva.

Anton Dermota, Slovene lyric tenor long associated with the Vienna State Opera and Mozart repertory, died in Vienna.

Death of South African composer Mzilikazi Khumalo, known for choral and operatic works and academic contributions.

Mzilikazi Khumalo, South African composer associated with "Princess Magogo kaDinuzulu", died after a long illness.