July 8 — On This Day in Opera

Birth of American operatic lyric soprano Marie Tiffany, who sang at the Metropolitan Opera from 1916 to 1928 and created roles in several world premieres including Puccini’s "Il Trittico" (1918).

Death of American soprano Nina Morgana, a protégé of Enrico Caruso who sang at the Metropolitan Opera from 1920 to 1935.

German operatic soprano Christel Goltz was born in Dortmund.

Birth of Hong Kong soprano Barbara Fei, founder of the Allegro Singers and prominent figure in Chinese opera and choral music.

Chinese-American composer Zhou Long, later composer of the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera "Madame White Snake", was born in Beijing.

English operatic soprano Susan Chilcott was born in Bristol.

American mezzo-soprano Gladys Swarthout died in Florence, Italy.

Telemann's "Pimpinone" received its first Scottish performance at Ledlanet, Kinross-shire.

Pascal Dusapin's "Il Viaggio, Dante" received its world premiere at the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence.