July 16 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on July 16, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

1932
Reopening of the Central City Opera House in Colorado, marking the establishment of the Central City Opera company by local women Ida Kruse McFarlane, Edna Chappell, and Anne Evans.
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2025
Performance of 'Swan Lake' by the American Ballet Theatre at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.
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