October 30 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on October 30, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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1896

Birth of Italian operatic conductor Antonino Votto (long associated with La Scala and Maria Callas).

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1942

Birth of Swedish composer Sven-David Sandström (composer of operas and choral works).

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1946

Birth of Belgian countertenor and conductor René Jacobs.

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1971

Death of American coloratura soprano Josephine Antoine (longtime Metropolitan Opera artist).

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1999

Death of American lyric soprano and actress Teresa Celli.

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2010

World premiere of Daron Hagen's chamber opera "New York Stories" at Kentucky Opera, Louisville.

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2015

World premiere of Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally's opera "Great Scott" at the Dallas Opera (Winspear Opera House).

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2025

World premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage's family opera "The Railway Children" at Glyndebourne.

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