1876
Death of singer and actress Annie Kemp Bowler after a backstage accident during rehearsals of the theatrical-opera hybrid *The Black Crook* in Philadelphia.
August 21 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on August 21, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1902
Birth of Italian conductor Renato Fasano, founder of I Virtuosi di Roma, an ensemble known for historically informed performance.
1933
Birth of English operatic mezzo-soprano Dame Janet Baker, celebrated for her vivid vocal expression and luminous stage presence.
1993
Death of American mezzo-soprano Tatiana Troyanos, “one of the defining singers of her generation.”