1657
Following the death of Tobias Michael in June, Sebastian Knüpfer is appointed Thomaskantor at Leipzig, a pivotal role in the city's musical life.
July 17 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on July 17, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1717
George Frideric Handel's *Water Music* is performed on the River Thames for King George I, marking a significant event in early 18th-century English opera history.
2025
Chicago premiere of Pauline Viardot Garcia’s opera *The Last Sorcerer* and highlights from Benjamin Britten’s *A Midsummer Night’s Dream* at the 19th Century Club in Oak Park, Illinois.