March 26 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on March 26, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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1827

"Moïse et Pharaon" (Rossini) premiered at the Salle Le Peletier (Paris Opéra).

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1827

Composer of the opera "Fidelio", Ludwig van Beethoven, died in Vienna.

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1894

Soprano Viorica Ursuleac (creator of leading roles in several Richard Strauss operas) was born in Czernowitz.

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1925

Composer and conductor Pierre Boulez was born in Montbrison, France (noted for major opera productions, including Wagner at Bayreuth and Berg at the Paris Opera).

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2013

Hans Werner Henze's "Isoldes Tod" for orchestra received its world premiere (Uraufführung) at the Salzburg Easter Festival (Großes Festspielhaus).

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