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.

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