July 12 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on July 12, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

1895
Birth of Norwegian soprano Kirsten Flagstad in Hamar, renowned for her Wagnerian voice and long association with the Metropolitan Opera.
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1972
Premiere of Peter Maxwell Davies’s opera "Taverner" at the Royal Opera House, London.
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