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Today in Opera History — May 23
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Birth of Giovanni Battista Viotti, Italian violinist and composer who influenced the development of the modern concerto and had an impact on opera orchestration.
1753
Birth of Étienne Lainez, French tenor known for creating the role of Narcisse in Gluck's opera 'Écho et Narcisse'.
1792
Stephen Storace's opera "Dido, Queen of Carthage" premiered at the King's Theatre in London.
1814
The final version of Beethoven's "Fidelio" premiered at the Kärntnertortheater in Vienna.
1841
Birth of Zulma Bouffar, French soprano who created roles in several Offenbach operas, including Fragoletto in 'Les Brigands' and Gabrielle in 'La Vie parisienne'.
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