1770
World premiere of Joseph Haydn’s dramma giocoso *Le pescatrici* at the Eszterháza court theatre, the work being composed to a libretto by Carlo Goldoni.
September 16 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on September 16, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1919
Birth of Czech opera and classical composer Milan Harašta, known for his contributions to opera before his early death.