July 13 — On This Day in Opera

First performance of Antonio Cesti’s opera "Il pomo d’oro" (‘The Golden Apple’) at the Imperial Court Theatre in Vienna, composed for the wedding celebrations of Emperor Leopold I.

Birth of German tenor Karl Erb in Ravensburg, who became a prominent Wagnerian and concert singer.

Birth of German mezzo-soprano Irene Ziegler in Munich, noted for her performances in German and Austrian opera houses.

Birth of Italian composer and conductor Carlo Bergonzi in Parma, who later became one of the great Verdi tenors at the Metropolitan Opera.

Birth of Italian tenor Carlo Bergonzi in Vidalenzo, Parma, who gained international fame for his interpretations of Verdi at the Metropolitan Opera.

Death of Austrian-American composer Arnold Schoenberg, known for his groundbreaking opera "Moses und Aron" and the twelve-tone technique.

World premiere of Damien Geter and Lila Palmer’s opera "American Apollo" at Des Moines Metro Opera.