March 11 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on March 11, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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1851

Giuseppe Verdi’s "Rigoletto" received its world premiere at Teatro La Fenice in Venice.

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1867

Verdi’s grand opera "Don Carlos" premiered at the Paris Opéra (Salle Le Peletier).

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1955

Birth of American opera soprano Frances Ginsberg.

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2020

Death of composer Charles Wuorinen, who wrote operas including "Haroun and the Sea of Stories" and "Brokeback Mountain".

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