July 6 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on July 6, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

1826
Premiere of Gaetano Donizetti’s opera "Elvida" at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples.
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1902
Death of Brazilian conductor Leopoldo Américo Miguez in Rio de Janeiro.
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1915
Birth of American soprano Dorothy Kirsten, celebrated for her performances at the Metropolitan Opera.
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1973
Death of German conductor and composer Otto Klemperer in Zürich.
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