June 28 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on June 28, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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Premieres & milestones

2020 Premiere

Streaming premiere of Avner Dorman’s opera *Wahnfried* by Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe.

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2025 Premiere

World premiere of Daniel Asia’s jazz‑influenced opera *The Tin Angel* in New York City at La MaMa’s Ellen Stewart Theater.

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2025 Premiere

World premiere of Alek Nowak’s chamber opera *The Monster’s Voice* at Malta Festival Poznań.

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Births & deaths

1712 Born

Birth of Swiss‑French philosopher, music theorist and composer Jean‑Jacques Rousseau.

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