July 11 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on July 11, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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1807

Birth of Bohemian operatic tenor Joseph Aloys Tichatschek, the first Wagnerian heldentenor.

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1872

Death of Italian operatic soprano Eugenia Tadolini in Paris.

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1877

Death of American operatic soprano Marcia Van Dresser in London.

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1889

Premiere of the military opera “Leo the Royal Cadet” at Martin's Opera House in Kingston, Ontario.

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1925

Birth of groundbreaking American opera singer Mattiwilda Dobbs in Atlanta.

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