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Today in Opera History — June 7
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Birth of Alexander Ritter, German composer and violinist known for his operas 'Der faule Hans' and 'Wem die Krone?'. He significantly influenced Richard Strauss's early compositional style.
1836
Formation of the Huddersfield Choral Society in England, which would become one of the UK's leading choral ensembles, performing major works including operatic choruses.
1892
Carmela Ponselle, American mezzo-soprano and sister of Rosa Ponselle, was born in Schenectady, New York.
1908
Margherita Carosio, Italian coloratura soprano associated with bel canto repertory, was born in Genoa.
1945
Benjamin Britten’s opera "Peter Grimes" received its world premiere at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London.
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