1835
Death of Italian opera composer Vincenzo Bellini, author of *Norma*, *La Sonnambula*, *I puritani*, etc.
September 23 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on September 23, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1836
Death of famed Spanish opera singer Maria Malibran following a stage collapse in Manchester.
1907
Birth of Greek operatic bass Nicola Moscona, who sang at the Metropolitan Opera in over 700 performances.
1928
Birth of Azerbaijani operatic soprano Franghiz Ahmadova, a longtime soloist with the Azerbaijani State Opera.
1985
Death of American mezzo-soprano Coe Glade (famous for singing *Carmen* nearly 2,000 times).