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1736
Death of composer Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, whose intermezzo "La serva padrona" became one of the best-known stage works of the 18th century.
March 16 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on March 16, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1833
First performance (world premiere) of Vincenzo Bellini’s opera "Beatrice di Tenda" at Teatro La Fenice in Venice.
1894
World premiere of Jules Massenet’s opera "Thaïs" at the Opéra de Paris (Palais Garnier).
1928
Birth of German mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig, a major operatic and concert singer of the postwar era.