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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 27

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1730
Death of Leonardo Vinci, Italian composer and key figure in the Neapolitan School of opera.
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1799
Birth of Jacques Fromental Halévy, French composer best known for his opera 'La Juive'.
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1801
Birth of Domenico Cosselli, Italian baritone who created several roles in Donizetti operas.
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1840
Death of Niccolò Paganini, Italian violinist and composer known for his virtuosic performances.
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1868
Marie Wittich, German dramatic soprano who created the title role in Strauss's "Salome", was born.
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