July 25 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on July 25, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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1657 Born

Birth of German composer Philipp Heinrich Erlebach, who composed operatic and sacred music in the Baroque era.

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1757 Born

Italian librettist Luigi Romanelli, who wrote librettos for composers including Simon Mayr and Giuseppe Nicolini, was born in Bergamo.

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1843 Died

Italian composer and conductor Carlo Pedrotti, best known for the opera "Tutti in maschera", died in Verona.

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1883 Born

French soprano Claire Croiza, celebrated for both opera and concert performances and later an influential voice teacher, was born in Paris.

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1893 Born

Russian bass Mark Reizen, one of the twentieth century's greatest interpreters of Russian opera, was born in Zaitsevo, Russian Empire.

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1924 Born

Birth of Italian opera conductor Gianandrea Gavazzeni in Bergamo, known for his interpretations of Italian repertoire and work at La Scala.

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1958 Born

American baritone Thomas Hampson, acclaimed for performances ranging from Mozart and Verdi to contemporary opera, was born in Elkhart, Indiana.

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1979 Died

Death of Italian soprano Dora Gatta, who premiered Petrassi's opera *Cordovano* and had a notable mid‑20th‑century career.

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2014 Died

Death of renowned Italian tenor Carlo Bergonzi in Milan, celebrated for his Verdi interpretations at the Metropolitan Opera.

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