July 15 — On This Day in Opera

Death of Italian soprano Teresa Brambilla and tenor Giovanni Ansani, both passing on this date; Brambilla was the original Gilda in Verdi’s "Rigoletto".

Birth of American lyric soprano Edna de Lima (Edna Burton), who sang at Royal Opera House and Vienna Imperial Opera.

Canadian soprano Louise Edvina made her professional debut at Covent Garden as Marguerite in Gounod's "Faust".

Birth of American tenor Charles Anthony, record-holder for most performances at the Metropolitan Opera.

American composer Alan Hovhaness completed the one-act chamber opera "Lotus Blossom".

Canadian soprano Louise Edvina died in London after an international career centered on Covent Garden.

Recording of Puccini’s "Turandot" by Maria Callas at La Scala, directed by Vittorio Gui and conducted by Tullio Serafin, took place during July 9–15.

Death of American baritone Lawrence Tibbett, a leading star at the Metropolitan Opera.

Philip Glass's "1000 Airplanes on the Roof" received its world premiere at the Donaueschingen Festival in Germany.

Death of Canadian dramatic baritone Louis Quilico (‘Mr. Rigoletto’), celebrated for his Verdi roles at the Met.

Death of American mezzo-soprano Jean Kraft, long-time comprimaria at the Met and Santa Fe Opera.