1893
Premiere of Ruggero Leoncavallo’s opera *La bohème* at the Teatro Constantino in Naples.
October 15 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on October 15, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1896
Birth of Italian conductor and composer Nino Rota, best known for his film scores but also for opera and incidental works.
1969
Death of English operatic tenor Leo Slezak, known for his heroic tenor roles at the Metropolitan Opera and Vienna State Opera.