August 16 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on August 16, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

1846
Composer Gioachino Rossini married his second wife, the artist's model Olympe Pélissier.
Richard Wagner’s opera <a href=Siegfried premiered at the opening of the Bayreuth Festspielhaus as part of his monumental *Ring* cycle." width="300">
1876
Richard Wagner’s opera Siegfried premiered at the opening of the Bayreuth Festspielhaus as part of his monumental *Ring* cycle.