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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) Richard Wagner Richard Wagner (1813–1883)

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Today in Opera History — May 30

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1746
Death of Antonio Pollarolo, Italian Baroque composer known for his operas and sacred music.
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1799
Birth of Ferdo Livadić, Croatian composer noted for his contributions to early Croatian opera and nationalist music.
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1865
Franco Faccio's opera "Amleto" premiered at the Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa.
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1866
Smetana's "The Bartered Bride" received its world premiere at the Provisional Theatre in Prague.
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1893
Rosa Raisa, Polish-born dramatic soprano who created the title role in Puccini's "Turandot", was born.
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