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September 1 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on September 1, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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Premieres & milestones

Louis Spohr's Romantic opera "Faust", with a libretto by Joseph Karl Bernard, received its world premiere at the Estates Theatre in Prague, conducted by Carl Maria von Weber.
1816 Premiere
Louis Spohr's Romantic opera "Faust", with a libretto by Joseph Karl Bernard, received its world premiere at the Estates Theatre in Prague, conducted by Carl Maria von Weber.
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1859
Swedish soprano Jenny Lind—the 'Swedish Nightingale' and one of the most celebrated opera singers of the 19th century—arrived in New York to begin a triumphant U.S. tour organized by P.T. Barnum.
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1873
The Carl Rosa Opera Company's inaugural performance was William Vincent Wallace’s *Maritana* in Manchester, marking the founding of the esteemed English-language opera company.
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Births & deaths

Emanuel Schikaneder, actor, singer, theatre impresario, and librettist of Mozart's "Die Zauberflöte", was born in Straubing, Bavaria.
1751 Born
Emanuel Schikaneder, actor, singer, theatre impresario, and librettist of Mozart's "Die Zauberflöte", was born in Straubing, Bavaria.
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Engelbert Humperdinck, German composer best known for the opera "Hänsel und Gretel", was born in Siegburg.
1854 Born
Engelbert Humperdinck, German composer best known for the opera "Hänsel und Gretel", was born in Siegburg.
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Tullio Serafin, one of the leading Italian opera conductors of the twentieth century and an important champion of the bel canto repertoire, was born in Rottanova di Cavarzere.
1878 Born
Tullio Serafin, one of the leading Italian opera conductors of the twentieth century and an important champion of the bel canto repertoire, was born in Rottanova di Cavarzere.
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1884 Born
Gertrude Kappel, German dramatic soprano noted for Wagner and Richard Strauss roles and later a leading singer at the Metropolitan Opera, was born in Halle an der Saale.
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1906 Born
Aksel Schiøtz, Danish tenor and later baritone whose operatic career included the Royal Danish Theatre and Glyndebourne, was born in Roskilde.
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1924 Born
Birth of mezzo-soprano Arda Mandikian in Smyrna (Izmir), who made her operatic debut as Dido in Berlioz’s "The Trojans" in 1950.
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1934 Born
Orianna Santunione, Italian dramatic soprano who sang major Verdi and verismo roles in leading Italian and international opera houses, was born in Sassuolo.
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1939 Born
Birth of bass-baritone Roger Soyer, who debuted as Ferrando in Verdi’s "Il trovatore" in 1962 and created roles in modern operas.
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1957 Died
Sabine Kalter, Galician-born contralto celebrated at the Hamburg Opera and Covent Garden in Wagner, Verdi, and Strauss roles, died in London.
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Graziella Pareto, Catalan coloratura soprano renowned for roles including Gilda, Lucia, Amina, and Violetta, died in Rome.
1973 Died
Graziella Pareto, Catalan coloratura soprano renowned for roles including Gilda, Lucia, Amina, and Violetta, died in Rome.
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