March 15 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on March 15, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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1747

Jean-Philippe Rameau’s opéra-ballet "Les fêtes de l'Hymen et de l'Amour" was first performed at the Grande Écurie de Versailles.

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1835

Death of Italian operatic tenor and composer Domenico Mombelli.

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1888

Giuseppe Verdi’s "Otello" received its Austrian premiere at the Vienna Hofoper (today’s Wiener Staatsoper).

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1913

Franz Schreker’s opera "Das Spielwerk und die Prinzessin" had its simultaneous premiere in Vienna (Hofoper) and Frankfurt.

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1954

Birth of Scottish operatic soprano Isobel Buchanan.

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