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Giuseppe Verdi Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) Amilcare Ponchielli Amilcare Ponchielli (1834–1886) Giacomo Puccini Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924) Victor Massé Victor Massé (1822–1884)

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Today in Opera History — June 10

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1865
Premiere of Richard Wagner’s music drama 'Tristan und Isolde' at the Königliches Hof‑ und Nationaltheater in Munich, conducted by Hans von Bülow.
1865
Richard Wagner’s music drama "Tristan und Isolde" received its world premiere at the Königliches Hof- und Nationaltheater in Munich.
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1899
Ernest Chausson, French composer of the opera "Le roi Arthus", died in Limay.
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1918
Death of Arrigo Boito, Italian composer and librettist best known for his opera 'Mefistofele' and for writing the librettos for Verdi’s 'Otello' and 'Falstaff'.
1918
Arrigo Boito, Italian composer of "Mefistofele" and librettist of Verdi’s "Otello" and "Falstaff", died in Milan.
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