August 3 — On This Day in Opera

This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on August 3, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.

1778
World premiere of Antonio Salieri’s opera *Europa riconosciuta*, inaugurating La Scala in Milan.
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1939
Death of Danish composer August Enna, known primarily for his operas, including *Agleia*.
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