1807
Premiere
World premiere of Gaspare Spontini's opera "La vestale" at the Paris Opéra (Salle Montansier) in Paris.
December 15 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on December 15, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
Premieres & milestones
1858
Premiere
World premiere of Peter Cornelius's comic opera "Der Barbier von Bagdad" at the Hoftheater in Weimar, conducted by Franz Liszt.
2007
Premiere
World premiere of Franghiz Ali-Zadeh's opera "Karabakhname" at the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater in Baku.
Births & deaths
1756
Born
Birth of French operatic soprano Antoinette Saint-Huberty (Anne-Antoinette Clavel) in Strasbourg, later a leading prima donna of the Paris Opéra.
1872
Died
Death of German-born operatic soprano Betty Vio in Turin, noted for her work in Italian opera houses in the mid-19th century.
1917
Born
Birth of German operatic soprano Hilde Zadek in Bromberg (now Bydgoszcz), who became a star of the Vienna State Opera and later an influential voice teacher.
1934
Born
Birth of Bulgarian-Italian soprano Raina Kabaivanska in Burgas, renowned for her interpretations of Verdi, Puccini, and verismo roles.
1937
Died
Death of Danish operatic tenor Vilhelm Herold in Copenhagen, long associated with the Royal Danish Theatre and later active as a stage director and painter.
1939
Born
Birth of German soprano Hildegard Uhrmacher in Moers, who sang at major German opera houses and later taught voice.
1972
Born
Birth of German bass-baritone Lars Woldt in Herford, active as an opera and concert singer in Germany and internationally.
1984
Died
Death of American tenor Jan Peerce in New Rochelle, New York; he was a leading tenor at the Metropolitan Opera and a noted concert and recording artist.
2010
Died
Death of Mexican operatic soprano and environmental activist Enriqueta Legorreta in Mexico City.
2015
Died
Death of German mezzo-soprano Stella Doufexis in Berlin, admired for her opera, concert, and lieder performances.
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