September 19 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on September 19, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

1836
Birth of Swedish soprano Fredrika Stenhammar, a leading prima donna of her time and later a teacher at the Royal Swedish Opera.
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1855
Birth of Hungarian dramatic soprano Katharina Klafsky, known for her acclaimed interpretations of Wagnerian roles, including Brünnhilde and Isolde.
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1919
Death of Italian dramatic soprano Elena Bianchini-Cappelli, known for her performances with Enrico Caruso and her interpretations of Tosca and Wagnerian roles.
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1992
Death of Welsh baritone Sir Geraint Evans, celebrated for roles such as Falstaff, Figaro in *The Marriage of Figaro*, and numerous others in the opera repertoire.
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