Music anniversaries to be commemorated on June 19: births, premieres...
Thousands of anniversaries. In 2023, classical music and opera offer many opportunities for music lovers to commemorate composers, conductors, performers and operatic artists, to celebrate the first performances of essential works or the opening of emblematic concert halls. From January to December, there are 365 opportunities to revisit a repertoire, a recording or simply to explore 10 centuries of classical music. Something to satisfy all the inquiring minds.
June 19: Essential anniversaries
Throughout 10 centuries of history, there are thousands of anniversaries. For June 19, there are no less than 91 dates to remember: births, deaths, premieres, inaugurations... Among them: Ferdinand David (212th anniversary, Birth), Margherita Barezzi (182th anniversary, Death), Friedrich August Witz (142th anniversary, Death), Albert Reiss (82th anniversary, Death), Georges Hugon (42th anniversary, Death)... to name only some of the artists, composers or performers, known or less known throughout the world.
All important anniversaries to commemorate a June 19
Daniel Nazareth , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Indian composer, violinist and conductor (1948-2014)
Death (age 66)
Juha Nikkola , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, conductor
Death (age 46)
Peter Guth , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, concertmaster
Death (age 51)
Maaria Eira , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Finnish opera singer and film actor (1924–1999)
Death (age 74)
Murray Dickie , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, British opera singer
Death (age 71)
Maria Wiłkomirska , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Polish music educator
Death (age 91)
Shon Boublil , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Canadian Classical and Jazz Guitarist
Birth (29th anniversary)
Erik Alvin , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, musician, composer, teacher
Death (age 90)
Peter Theremin , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, musical artist
Birth (31th anniversary)
Marka Medvecká , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, opera singer
Death (age 74)
Zdeněk Blažek , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Czech composer
Death (age 83)
Jean Bonhomme , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Canadian opera singer
Death (age 49)
Tibor Brouwer , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, German singer and opera singer
Birth (37th anniversary)
Wladimir Vogel , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Swiss composer (1896-1984)
Death (age 88)
Davis Cunningham , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, American opera singer (1916-1984)
Death (age 68)
Erzsi Radnai , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, (1900-1983) opera singer
Death (age 82)
Georges Hugon , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, French composer (1904-1980)
Death (age 75)
Monika Medek , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Austrian opera singer
Birth (43th anniversary)
Marios Joannou Elia , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Cypriot composer
Birth (44th anniversary)
Simone Movio , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Italian composer
Birth (44th anniversary)
Branden James , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, American singer
Birth (44th anniversary)
Charles Castronovo , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, American opera singer
Birth (47th anniversary)
Tauno Aints , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Estonian composer
Birth (47th anniversary)
Sasha Mäkilä , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Finnish conductor
Birth (49th anniversary)
49th anniversary (2023)
Jörg Widmann , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, German composer, conductor and clarinetist
Birth (49th anniversary)
49th anniversary (2023)
Helge Rosvaenge , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Danish opera singer
Death (age 74)
Marc Hervieux , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Canadian opera singer
Birth (53th anniversary)
Vasily Shcherbakov , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Russian musician
Birth (53th anniversary)
Poul Wiedemann , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Danish opera singer (1890-1969)
Death (age 79)
Anna Górecka , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Polish pianist
Birth (55th anniversary)
Jan Adamus , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Polish historian
Death (age 66)
Igor Sharapov , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Russian concertmaster
Birth (61th anniversary)
Ulf Bästlein , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, German opera singer
Birth (63th anniversary)
Sven Herdenberg , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Swedish opera singer (1890-1957)
Death (age 67)
Carlo Pedini , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Italian composer
Birth (66th anniversary)
Anders Andersson , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Swedish singer
Birth (68th anniversary)
Philippe Manoury , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, French composer
Birth (70th anniversary)
Heinrich Schlusnus , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, German opera singer
Death (age 63)
Alois Brandhofer , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Austrian musician
Birth (71th anniversary)
Sandro Gorli , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Italian composer and conductor
Birth (74th anniversary)
Albert Reiss , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, German opera singer
Death (age 70)
Ferruccio Corradetti , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Italian baritone
Death (age 72)
Marisa Galvany , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Operatic soprano
Birth (86th anniversary)
Jiří Bárta , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Czech pianist and composer (1935-2012)
Birth
Jaroslav Václav Vacek , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Czech composer, choirmaster, organist, monk and roman catholic priest
Death (age 70)
Donald Bell , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Canadian opera singer
Birth (88th anniversary)
Helena Ježičová , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, opera singer, opinion journalist
Death (age 39)
Tamara Alioșina-Alexandrova , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Soviet singer, opera singer and music educator (1928-1996)
Birth
Alojz Kubicek , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, opera singer
Birth
Karel Kupka , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Czech composer and choirmaster (1927-1985)
Birth
Work for soloist
“Hommage à S. Pickwick Esqu. P.P.M.P.C.” , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history
Claude Debussy (Masterpieces: Hommage à S. Pickwick Esqu. P.P.M.P.C.)
Premiere 110th anniversary
Caroline Montigny-Rémaury , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, French pianist
Death (age 70)
Virginia MacWatters , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, American operatic soprano.
Birth
Gordon Clinton , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, British baritone
Birth
Miklos Bencze , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, (1911 - 1992) opera singer
Birth
Grete Natzler , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, actress and singer (1906-1999)
Birth
Balys Dvarionas , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Lithuanian musician (1904-1972)
Birth
Sybil Evers , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, singer and actress (1904-1963)
Birth
Alexander Varlamov , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Russian composer
Birth
Gunvor Mjelva , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Norwegian opera singer
Birth
Ida Loo-Talvari , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Estonian coloratura soprano opera singer (1901-1997)
Birth
Jules-Célestien Devoyod , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, baritone, bass (1841-1901)
Death (age 60)
Gizella Goda , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, opera singer (1896–1961)
Birth
Fritz Zaun , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, German conductor and musician
Birth
Oszkár Kálmán , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, (1887–1971) opera singer
Birth
Robert Herberigs , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, painter and writer (1886-1974)
Birth
Zinaida Kroneberg , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, opera singer
Death (age 37)
Friedrich August Witz , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, child actor, translator, actor, stage actor, opera singer
Death (age 73)
Heinrich Schenker , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Austrian music theorist (1868-1935)
Birth
Ejnar Forchhammer , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Danish opera singer and musicologist
Birth
Leopold Lenz , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, singer, opera singer
Death (age 57)
Alfredo Catalani , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Italian operatic composer (1854-1893)
Birth
Charles-Édouard Lefebvre , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, French composer
Birth
Carl Zeller , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Austrian composer
Birth
Walter Bache , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, British pianist and composer
Birth
Margherita Barezzi , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Giuseppe Verdi's first wife
Death (age 26)
Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, German composer
Birth
Giuseppe Luigini , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, conductor, composer
Birth
Friedrich Benda , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, German musician (1745-1814)
Death (age 68)
Ferdinand David , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, German musician (1810-1873)
Birth
Franz Xaver Chwatal , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Czech composer and music teacher
Birth
Francesca Cuzzoni , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, singer
Death (age 82)
Johann Christian Franz , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, German opera singer (1762-1812)
Birth
Johann Ernst Eberlin , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, German composer and organist
Death (age 60)
Alessandro Marcello , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Italian composer
Death (age 73)
Johann Stamitz , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Czech composer and violinist
Birth
Johann Gottlieb Janitsch , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, German Baroque composer
Birth
François Rebel , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, French composer
Birth
Paris Francesco Alghisi , Anniversaries (June 19), Classical music history, Organist, composer
Birth