June 24 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on June 24, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

1911
Birth of Canadian opera singer Portia White, one of the first Black Canadians to achieve international concert and operatic fame.
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1915
Premiere of the opera “Fairyland” by Horatio Parker, staged during the National Federation of Music Clubs convention in Los Angeles.
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