1919
Birth of American operatic soprano Margaret Elinor Tynes, known for her Verdi and Strauss roles.
September 11 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on September 11, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1930
Birth of Australian operatic bass Clifford Grant, known for his performances with Sadler’s Wells and the Metropolitan Opera.
1996
Death of Neapolitan opera composer Gioacchino Cocchi, best known for the opera *La maestra*.
2020
Death of German contralto and opera director Annette Jahns, longtime performer at the Semperoper.