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1875
Georges Bizet’s "Carmen" premieres at the Opéra-Comique (Salle Favart) in Paris.
March 3 — On This Day in Opera
1936
Birth of soprano Rachel Yakar (noted for major roles at Deutsche Oper am Rhein and a wide operatic repertoire).
2023
Alexander Raskatov’s "Animal Farm" has its world premiere at Dutch National Opera (Amsterdam) as part of the Opera Forward Festival.
2025
Jake Heggie’s "Moby-Dick" receives its Met premiere, opening the second half of the Metropolitan Opera season.