1633
Death of Jacopo Peri, Italian composer and singer considered the “father of opera,” best known for composing *Dafne* (c. 1597), regarded as the earliest known opera.
August 12 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on August 12, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1900
Birth of American opera singer Coe Glade, famed for her portrayal of Carmen in *Carmen*.
1910
Birth of Swiss composer Heinrich Sutermeister, best known for his opera *Romeo und Julia*, premiered in Dresden in 1940.
1928
Death of Czech composer Leoš Janáček, a leading opera composer known for works such as *Jenůfa*, *Kat’a Kabanová*, and *The Cunning Little Vixen*.