October 2 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on October 2, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

1802
First performance of Valentino Fioravanti’s opera *La capricciosa pentita* in Milan
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1892
Birth of Italian soprano Gilda Dalla Rizza, known for her Verdi and Puccini roles and association with Toscanini
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