July 29 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on July 29, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

1846
Birth of German pianist and composer Sophie Menter, widely admired by Liszt and notated for her contributions to opera repertoire arrangements.
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1856
Death of German composer Robert Schumann, who wrote one completed opera (*Genoveva*) and influenced Romantic opera through his music and criticism.
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