September 14 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on September 14, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

1869
Birth of American soprano Ellen Beach-Yaw, who debuted as Lucia in *Lucia di Lammermoor* at the Metropolitan Opera.
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1882
Birth of Belgian mezzo-soprano Clair Croiza, noted for her rich tone and diverse operatic roles.
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1885
Birth of Italian conductor Vittorio Gui, founder of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino and a central figure in early-20th-century Italian opera.
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1891
Birth of Polish soprano Ada Nordenova, known for her performances in Central Europe in the mid-20th century.
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1954
Premiere of Benjamin Britten’s opera *The Turn of the Screw* in Venice.
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