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.

1882
Birth of American soprano Geraldine Farrar.
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Death of Austrian dramatic soprano Pauline Lucca.
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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Death of American baritone Todd Duncan (creator of Porgy in
1998
Death of American baritone Todd Duncan (creator of Porgy in "Porgy and Bess").
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