1851
The revived Opéra-National in Paris opened its new home (Théâtre Historique) with the premiere of Xavier Boisselot’s opéra-comique *Mosquita la sorcière*.
September 27 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on September 27, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1919
Death of soprano Adelina Patti at Craig-y-Nos Castle, Wales, one of the 19th century’s foremost coloratura singers.
1952
Birth of American tenor Chris Merritt in Oklahoma City, noted for bel canto and French grand opera roles.
2021
The Metropolitan Opera opened its season with Terence Blanchard’s *Fire Shut Up in My Bones*, the first opera by a Black composer presented at the Met.
2022
The Metropolitan Opera opened its 2022–23 season with the company premiere of Cherubini’s *Medea* starring Sondra Radvanovsky.