February 28 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on February 28, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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1882

Birth of American soprano Geraldine Farrar.

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1908

Death of Austrian dramatic soprano Pauline Lucca.

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1911

First New York performance of Victor Herbert's opera "Natoma" at the Metropolitan Opera House.

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1998

Death of American baritone Todd Duncan (creator of Porgy in "Porgy and Bess").

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