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Giacomo Puccini Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924) Victor Massé Victor Massé (1822–1884) Richard Wagner Richard Wagner (1813–1883) Georges Bizet Georges Bizet (1838–1875) Charles Gounod Charles Gounod (1818–1893)

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Today in Opera History — May 26

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1790
Premiere of Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf's opera 'Das rote Käppchen' (Little Red Riding Hood).
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1921
Birth of Inge Borkh, German soprano celebrated for her dramatic roles in operas by Richard Strauss and Wagner.
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1924
Death of Victor Herbert, Irish-born American composer known for his operettas and co-founder of ASCAP.
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1924
Death of Johann H. Beck, American composer and conductor, known for his orchestral works and mentorship of African-American opera composer Harry Lawrence Freeman.
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1938
Teresa Stratas, Canadian-born operatic soprano especially noted as an opera actress and interpreter of Berg's "Lulu", was born.
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