September 28 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on September 28, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

1882
Death of Norwegian opera singer Amunda Kolderup, who made her operatic debut as Leonora in Verdi’s *Il trovatore*.
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2010
Death of American coloratura soprano Dolores Wilson, known for creating the title role in Douglas Moore’s *The Ballad of Baby Doe*.
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