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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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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1900

Puccini's "Tosca" received its Covent Garden premiere in London, with the composer present.

Tosca

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1968

Polish coloratura soprano Ada Sari died in Ciechocinek, Poland.

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1972

Premiere of Peter Maxwell Davies’s opera "Taverner" at the Royal Opera House, London.

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