1883
The Metropolitan Opera opened its first season in New York City with Gounod's "Faust" (sung in Italian).
October 22 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on October 22, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Premieres & milestones
1983
The Metropolitan Opera marked its 100th anniversary with the televised Metropolitan Opera Centennial Gala.
Births & deaths
1885
Born
Birth of Italian spinto tenor Giovanni Martinelli, a leading tenor of the Metropolitan Opera.
1934
Born
Birth of New Zealand bass-baritone Sir Donald McIntyre, renowned for Wagnerian roles at Bayreuth and the Met.
1985
Died
Death of Romanian soprano Viorica Ursuleac, noted Strauss interpreter and collaborator of Clemens Krauss.
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