October 31 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on October 31, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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1744

Death of Italian composer Leonardo Leo, a key figure in Neapolitan opera.

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1768

Death of Italian composer and violinist Francesco Maria Veracini (composer of operas and oratorios).

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1878

Birth of American mezzo-soprano Eleonora de Cisneros (Metropolitan Opera principal).

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1890

Paris premiere of Saint-Saëns’s "Samson et Dalila" at the Éden-Théâtre.

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1890

Printed materials for the Paris premiere of "Samson et Dalila" list the venue as Théâtre Lyrique de l'Éden.

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1949

World premiere of Marc Blitzstein’s opera "Regina" at the 46th Street Theatre, New York.

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1955

Birth of American bass-baritone Alvy R. Powell Jr.

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1965

Birth of American soprano Emily Magee.

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1973

Birth of American mezzo-soprano Kate Aldrich.

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2004

World premiere of Charles Wuorinen’s opera "Haroun and the Sea of Stories" at New York City Opera.

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