July 6 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on July 6, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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1826

Premiere of Gaetano Donizetti’s opera "Elvida" at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples.

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1845

Mexican operatic soprano Ángela Peralta was born in Mexico City.

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1902

Death of Brazilian conductor Leopoldo Américo Miguez in Rio de Janeiro.

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1904

Massenet's "Hérodiade" received its first UK performance at Covent Garden, London.

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1910

American operatic soprano Dorothy Kirsten was born in Montclair, New Jersey.

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1915

Birth of American soprano Dorothy Kirsten, celebrated for her performances at the Metropolitan Opera.

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1973

Death of German conductor and composer Otto Klemperer in Zürich.

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2022

William Menefield and Sheila Williams's opera "Fierce" received its world premiere at SCPA's Corbett Theater in Cincinnati.

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