September 7 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on September 7, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

1965
Birth of Romanian operatic soprano Angela Gheorghiu, renowned for her Puccini and Verdi roles.
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1971
Death of German heldentenor Ludwig Suthaus, admired for his Wagnerian roles.
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2018
San Francisco Opera season opened with a double bill of Mascagni’s *Cavalleria Rusticana* and Leoncavallo’s *I Pagliacci*.
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