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Victor Massé Victor Massé (1822–1884) Richard Wagner Richard Wagner (1813–1883) Georges Bizet Georges Bizet (1838–1875) Charles Gounod Charles Gounod (1818–1893) Pietro Mascagni Pietro Mascagni (1863–1945)

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Today in Opera History — May 19

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1861
Dame Nellie Melba, Australian operatic lyric coloratura soprano and one of the most famous singers of her era, was born.
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1894
First UK performance of Giuseppe Verdi's final opera, 'Falstaff', with Arturo Pessina in the title role.
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1911
Ravel's one-act opera "L'heure espagnole" received its world premiere at the Opéra-Comique in Paris.
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1928
Antonia Fahberg, Austrian lyric soprano associated especially with the Bavarian State Opera, was born.
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1954
Death of Charles Ives, American modernist composer known for his innovative techniques and contributions to early 20th-century music.
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