1741
Death of Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi, noted for composing over 50 operas during his career.
July 28 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on July 28, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1811
Birth of Italian soprano Giulia Grisi, whose brilliant dramatic voice made her one of the great prima donnas of the 19th century.
1823
World premiere of Louis Spohr’s grand opera *Jessonda* at the Kurfürstliches Hoftheater in Kassel.
1928
Birth of American dramatic soprano Klara Barlow in New York City, known for her Wagner and Strauss heroines across major opera houses.
1972
Death of American Wagnerian soprano Helen Traubel in Santa Monica, California; she was a leading Brünnhilde at the Metropolitan Opera.