1683
Birth/baptism of Jean-Philippe Rameau in Dijon, later the leading French Baroque opera composer.
September 25 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on September 25, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1884
Birth of American soprano Abbie Mitchell, who created Clara and made the first recording of "Summertime" in Gershwin’s "Porgy and Bess."
1886
World premiere of Alfred Cellier’s comic opera "Dorothy" at London’s Gaiety Theatre, with Marion Hood in the title role.
1886
Opening night details for Cellier’s "Dorothy" at the Gaiety and its rapid transfer later that year to the Prince of Wales Theatre are documented by the G&S Archive.
1906
Birth of Dmitri Shostakovich in St. Petersburg (New Style date), composer of operas including "The Nose" and "Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk."
1927
Birth of Sir Colin Davis, eminent opera conductor (Royal Opera House; noted Berlioz interpreter).