March 2 — On This Day in Opera

1647

Luigi Rossi’s opera "Orfeo" was first performed (created) at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal in Paris.

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1846

French soprano Marie Roze was born in Paris (born Marie Hippolyte Ponsin).

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1896

Pietro Mascagni’s one-act opera "Zanetto" received its world premiere at the Teatro Rossini in Pesaro.

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1939

Russian mezzo-soprano Irina Bogacheva was born.

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1972

German coloratura soprano Erna Sack died.

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