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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.

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Premieres & milestones

1896 Premiere
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*.
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Births & deaths

1906 Born
Birth of Austrian soprano Hilde Konetzni, noted for her performances at the Vienna State Opera and her interpretations of Wagner and Strauss.
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1964 Died
Death of German composer Hans Pfitzner, remembered for his opera *Palestrina* (1917), which explores the role of the artist in society.
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