1771
Premiere
First performance of Johann Adolf Hasse’s opera *Il Ruggiero ovvero L’eroica gratitudine* in Milan.
October 16 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on October 16, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Premieres & milestones
Births & deaths
1962
Born
Birth of Russian operatic baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky, celebrated for his velvety tone and international career at major opera houses.
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