September 1 — On This Day in Opera

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.

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.

Birth of soprano Gertrude Kappel, known for her Broadway and operatic roles, including her debut in Beethoven‘s *Fidelio* in 1903.

Birth of mezzo-soprano Arda Mandikian in Smyrna (Izmir), who made her operatic debut as Dido in Berlioz’s *The Trojans* in 1950.

Birth of bass-baritone Roger Soyer, who debuted as Ferrando in Verdi’s *Il trovatore* in 1962 and created roles in modern operas.