1733
World premiere of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s opera seria *Il prigionier superbo* at Teatro San Bartolomeo in Naples.
September 5 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on September 5, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1786
World premiere of Johann Christoph Vogel’s opera *La toison d’or* (The Golden Fleece) at the Paris Opera.
1791
Birth of Giacomo Meyerbeer, German opera composer known for his grand operas such as 'Les Huguenots' and 'Le prophète'.
1960
Birth of Finnish operatic soprano Karita Mattila, who has appeared at major houses like the Metropolitan Opera and Royal Opera House.