1914
World premiere of Rutland Boughton’s opera *The Immortal Hour* at the Glastonbury Festival.
August 26 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on August 26, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1915
Birth of Dutch soprano Gré Brouwenstijn, renowned especially for her portrayal of Leonore in Beethoven’s *Fidelio* and her international operatic career.
1976
Death of German-American dramatic soprano Lotte Lehmann, acclaimed for her interpretations of Wagner and Strauss and her influential post-stage teaching career.