July 9 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on July 9, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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Premieres & milestones

2022 Premiere

Kristin Kuster and Mark Campbell's opera "A Thousand Acres" received its world premiere at Des Moines Metro Opera.

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Births & deaths

1673 Died

Death of German composer Johann Rudolf Ahle in Mühlhausen; although primarily remembered for sacred works, his era overlapped with early opera.

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1697 Born

Birth of Italian composer Giovanni Benedetto Platti in Padua, who composed operas and instrumental music.

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1747 Died

Death of Italian Baroque opera composer Giovanni Bononcini in Vienna at age 76.

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1747 Died

Italian Baroque opera composer Giovanni Bononcini died in Vienna.

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1842 Born

Birth of American soprano Clara Louise Kellogg, who debuted as Gilda in Verdi’s "Rigoletto" and had a prominent opera career.

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1879 Born

Italian composer Ottorino Respighi, later composer of operas including "La fiamma", was born in Bologna.

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1929 Born

Austrian lyric baritone Eberhard Wächter was born in Vienna.

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1972 Died

Death of American baritone Robert Weede, known for his performances in operas at the Metropolitan Opera.

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