August 11 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on August 11, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

1919
Birth of Chinese opera singer and music teacher Jiang Ying.
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1957
Premiere of Paul Hindemith’s opera *Harmonie der Welt* in Munich.
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1969
Death of English soprano and educator Miriam Licette, known for her operatic roles including Cio-Cio-San in *Madama Butterfly*.
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