2010
Premiere
World premiere of Daron Hagen's chamber opera "New York Stories" at Kentucky Opera, Louisville.
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.
Premieres & milestones
2015
Premiere
World premiere of Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally's opera "Great Scott" at the Dallas Opera (Winspear Opera House).
2025
Premiere
World premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage's family opera "The Railway Children" at Glyndebourne.
Births & deaths
1896
Born
Birth of Italian operatic conductor Antonino Votto (long associated with La Scala and Maria Callas).
1942
Born
Birth of Swedish composer Sven-David Sandström (composer of operas and choral works).
1971
Died
Death of American coloratura soprano Josephine Antoine (longtime Metropolitan Opera artist).
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