1896
Premiere of Pietro Mascagni’s opera *Silvano* at La Scala in Milan. The opera was well received for its orchestration but never gained the success of *Cavalleria rusticana*.
October 14 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on October 14, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1906
Birth of Austrian soprano Hilde Konetzni, noted for her performances at the Vienna State Opera and her interpretations of Wagner and Strauss.
1964
Death of German composer Hans Pfitzner, remembered for his opera *Palestrina* (1917), which explores the role of the artist in society.