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.

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1883

The Metropolitan Opera opened its first season in New York City with Gounod's "Faust" (sung in Italian).

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1883

Met Opera opening night documented in house materials: the first Metropolitan Opera House (39th St. & Broadway) opened with "Faust."

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1885

Birth of Italian spinto tenor Giovanni Martinelli, a leading tenor of the Metropolitan Opera.

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1934

Birth of New Zealand bass-baritone Sir Donald McIntyre, renowned for Wagnerian roles at Bayreuth and the Met.

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1946

Birth of South African-born dramatic soprano Elizabeth Connell.

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1983

The Metropolitan Opera marked its 100th anniversary with the televised Metropolitan Opera Centennial Gala.

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1985

Death of Romanian soprano Viorica Ursuleac, noted Strauss interpreter and collaborator of Clemens Krauss.

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