1826
Death of Carl Maria von Weber, German composer and conductor, recognized as a pioneer of German Romantic opera with works like 'Der Freischütz' and 'Oberon'.
June 5 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on June 5, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1857
Birth of Árpád Doppler, Hungarian-German composer noted for his operas 'Halixula' and 'Viel Lärm um Nichts' (Much Ado About Nothing).
1882
Birth of Igor Stravinsky (Old Style calendar), Russian composer known for his influential operas such as 'The Rake's Progress' and 'Oedipus Rex'.
1885
Death of Sir Julius Benedict, German-born British composer and conductor, recognized for his operas and contributions to English music.
1944
Death of Riccardo Zandonai, Italian composer and conductor, acclaimed for his opera 'Francesca da Rimini'.
1945
Birth of Victoria Bond, American conductor and composer, known for her contributions to contemporary opera.