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.

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Premieres & milestones

1826 Premiere

Premiere of Gaetano Donizetti’s opera "Elvida" at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples.

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1904 Premiere

Massenet's "Hérodiade" received its first UK performance at Covent Garden, London.

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2022 Premiere

William Menefield and Sheila Williams's opera "Fierce" received its world premiere at SCPA's Corbett Theater in Cincinnati.

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Births & deaths

1845 Born

Mexican operatic soprano Ángela Peralta was born in Mexico City.

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1902 Died

Death of Brazilian conductor Leopoldo Américo Miguez in Rio de Janeiro.

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1910 Born

American operatic soprano Dorothy Kirsten was born in Montclair, New Jersey.

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1915 Born

Birth of American soprano Dorothy Kirsten, celebrated for her performances at the Metropolitan Opera.

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1973 Died

Death of German conductor and composer Otto Klemperer in Zürich.

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