1796
Birth of Swedish composer Franz Adolf Berwald, whose operas include *Sångfåglarne* and *Estrella di Soria*.
July 23 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on July 23, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1824
First London performance of Weber’s opera *Der Freischütz*, considered a milestone that ushered in Romantic opera in England.
1833
Birth of Norwegian soprano Borghild Bryhn-Langaard (also Borghild Brunelli), a leading voice at the Vienna Imperial Opera.
1866
Birth of Italian composer Francesco Cilea, best known for his operas *Adriana Lecouvreur* and *Gloria*.
1909
Birth of American director and artistic leader Frank Pandolfi, founder of Connecticut Opera Association.