1657
Birth of German composer Philipp Heinrich Erlebach, who composed operatic and sacred music in the Baroque era.
July 25 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on July 25, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1757
Italian librettist Luigi Romanelli, who wrote librettos for composers including Simon Mayr and Giuseppe Nicolini, was born in Bergamo.
1843
Italian composer and conductor Carlo Pedrotti, best known for the opera "Tutti in maschera", died in Verona.
1883
French soprano Claire Croiza, celebrated for both opera and concert performances and later an influential voice teacher, was born in Paris.
1893
Russian bass Mark Reizen, one of the twentieth century's greatest interpreters of Russian opera, was born in Zaitsevo, Russian Empire.
1924
Birth of Italian opera conductor Gianandrea Gavazzeni in Bergamo, known for his interpretations of Italian repertoire and work at La Scala.
1958
American baritone Thomas Hampson, acclaimed for performances ranging from Mozart and Verdi to contemporary opera, was born in Elkhart, Indiana.
1979
Death of Italian soprano Dora Gatta, who premiered Petrassi's opera *Cordovano* and had a notable mid‑20th‑century career.
2014
Death of renowned Italian tenor Carlo Bergonzi in Milan, celebrated for his Verdi interpretations at the Metropolitan Opera.