July 10 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on July 10, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

1969
Birth of acclaimed German-Austrian tenor Jonas Kaufmann, celebrated for his versatility across opera repertoire.
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2009
World premiere of Rufus Wainwright's opera "Prima Donna" at the Manchester International Festival.
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2011
Death of Canadian coloratura soprano Pierrette Alarie, noted for her work at Les Variétés lyriques and major international venues.
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