1747
Birth of Italian composer Antonio Benedetto Maria Puccini in Lucca, author of several lesser-known operas in the Puccini musical family.
July 30 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on July 30, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1831
Opening of the Teatro Nacional de São Carlos in Lisbon, Portugal’s leading opera house, inaugurated by Queen Maria I.
1899
Birth of English vocal accompanist and pianist Gerald Moore, who became the most influential Lieder accompanist and also performed in opera recital contexts.