April 14 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on April 14, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

1759
Death of George Frideric Handel, German-British Baroque composer renowned for his operas and oratorios, in London at age 74.
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2025
Performance of 'La rondine' by Giacomo Puccini at Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy.
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2025
Orchestral concert featuring works by Tchaikovsky, Giordano, and Verdi at the Baden-Baden Festival in Germany.
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2025
Late Night Tango performance at the Salzburg Easter Festival in Austria.
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