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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.

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Premieres & milestones

Puccini's "Tosca" received its Covent Garden premiere in London, with the composer present.
1900 Premiere
Puccini's "Tosca" received its Covent Garden premiere in London, with the composer present.
Tosca
Giacomo Puccini
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1972 Premiere
Premiere of Peter Maxwell Davies’s opera "Taverner" at the Royal Opera House, London.
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Births & deaths

Birth of Norwegian soprano Kirsten Flagstad in Hamar, renowned for her Wagnerian voice and long association with the Metropolitan Opera.
1895 Born
Birth of Norwegian soprano Kirsten Flagstad in Hamar, renowned for her Wagnerian voice and long association with the Metropolitan Opera.
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1968 Died
Polish coloratura soprano Ada Sari died in Ciechocinek, Poland.
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