March 9 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on March 9, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

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1842

Giuseppe Verdi’s opera "Nabucco" premieres at Teatro alla Scala in Milan.

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1844

Giuseppe Verdi’s opera "Ernani" premieres at Teatro La Fenice in Venice.

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1910

Birth of American composer Samuel Barber, who later wrote the opera "Vanessa".

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1923

Birth of Greek operatic bass Nicola Zaccaria.

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2023

Houston Grand Opera presents the company-commissioned world premiere of "Another City" (Jeremy Howard Beck / Stephanie Fleischmann) at Ecclesia Houston.

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