June 7 — On This Day in Opera

Birth of Alexander Ritter, German composer and violinist known for his operas 'Der faule Hans' and 'Wem die Krone?'. He significantly influenced Richard Strauss's early compositional style.

Formation of the Huddersfield Choral Society in England, which would become one of the UK's leading choral ensembles, performing major works including operatic choruses.

Carmela Ponselle, American mezzo-soprano and sister of Rosa Ponselle, was born in Schenectady, New York.

Margherita Carosio, Italian coloratura soprano associated with bel canto repertory, was born in Genoa.

Benjamin Britten’s opera "Peter Grimes" received its world premiere at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London.

Roberto Alagna, French operatic lyric tenor, was born in Clichy-sous-Bois, France.

Patrizia Ciofi, Italian coloratura soprano known for bel canto and French repertory, was born in Casole d’Elsa.

The Atlanta Opera presents George Frideric Handel's Baroque opera 'Semele', showcasing the company's commitment to exploring lesser-known operatic works.