Thousands of anniversaries. In 2020, 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.
July 19: Essential anniversaries
Throughout 10 centuries of history, there are thousands of anniversaries. For July 19, there are no less than 72 dates to remember: births, deaths, premieres, inaugurations... Among them: Richard Leveridge (350th anniversary, Birth), Jean-Baptiste Loeillet of London (290th anniversary, Death), Aldo Protti (100th anniversary, Birth), Henri Miro (70th anniversary, Death), Carlo Rizzi (60th anniversary, Birth)... to name only some of the artists, composers or performers, known or less known throughout the world.
All important anniversaries to commemorate a July 19
2015
François Leclère, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, French composer
Death (age 65)
Dorothee Fürstenberg, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, German opera singer (1935-2015)
Death (age 79)
2012
Eleonora Andreeva, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Soviet opera singer
Death (age 82)
Teresa May-Czyżowska, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Polish opera singer
Death (age 77)
2011
Karen Khachaturian, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Russian composer
Death (age 90)
2007
Eugeniusz Banaszczyk, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Polish actor and singer
Death (age 81)
2000
Ervin Kärvet, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, opera singer, music pedagogue
Death (age 68)
1993
Szymon Goldberg, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, American conductor
Death (age 84)
1991
Gino Negri, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Italian composer
Death (age 72)
1986
Krystyna Jamroz, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, opera singer
Death (age 62)
1985
Serena Malfi, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Italian singer
Birth (35th anniversary)
1984
Madeleine Sibille, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, French opera singer
Death (age 89)
1981
Roger Doucet, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Canadian opera singer
Death (age 62)
1980
Urška Arlič Gololičič, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Slovenian opera singer
Birth (40th anniversary)
1976
Ewa Strusińska, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Polish conductor
Birth (44th anniversary)
Arnold Azrikan, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Russian opera singer
Death (age 70)
1974
Ramin Djawadi, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Iranian-German composer
Birth (46th anniversary)
1971
Urs Bühler, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Swiss musician
Birth (49th anniversary)
1968
Julie Nesrallah, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, singer
Birth (52th anniversary)
Jaroslav Očenášek, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Czech composer, choirmaster and organist
Death (age 67)
1967
Stuart Howe, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Canadian opera singer
Birth (53th anniversary)
1965
Russell Braun, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Canadian opera singer
Birth (55th anniversary)
Martín Palmeri, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Argentinian composer and conductor
Birth (55th anniversary)
1964
Mark Wigglesworth, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, British conductor
Birth (56th anniversary)
1960
Dalibor Tolaš, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, opera singer
Birth (60th anniversary)
Carlo Rizzi, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Italian conductor
Birth (60th anniversary)
1958
David Robertson, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, American conductor
Birth (62th anniversary)
Yuji Nomi, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Japanese composer
Birth (62th anniversary)
Olga Georgievna Romanko, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, opera singer, pedagogue
Birth (62th anniversary)
1954
Jean Roger-Ducasse, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, French composer
Death (age 81)
1950
Henri Miro, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Canadian composer/arranger, conductor, pianist, and music critic
Death (age 70)
Larysa Shevchenko, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Ukrainian opera singer and music educator
Birth (70th anniversary)
1946
David Breeden, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Classical clarinet
Birth
1945
Aleksandr Podbolotov, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, opera singer
Birth (75th anniversary)
1944
Miroslav Kokoška, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Czech marimba player and composer
Birth
Karl Leimer, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, German pianist and music educator
Death (age 86)
1941
Édith Lejet, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, French composer
Birth (79th anniversary)
1940
Valentin Bibik, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Ukrainian composer (1940-2003)
Birth
1935
Philip Napier Miles, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, British composer
Death (age 70)
1931
Ettore Gandolfi, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Italian opera singer
Death (age 69)
1926
Lukë Kaçaj, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, singer, opera singer
Birth
1920
Aldo Protti, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Italian opera singer
Birth
100th anniversary (2020)
1918
Claude Lavoie, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Canadian organist
Birth
Willy Clément, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, French opera singer
Birth
1915
Ağababa Bünyadzadə, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, musician, singer
Birth
1914
Josef Páleníček, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Czech music educator, composer and pianist
Birth
1907
Günter Bialas, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, German composer
Birth
1905
Louis Kentner, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Hungarian musician
Birth
Boyd Neel, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, British conductor
Birth
1901
Mariss Vetra, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Latvian opera singer, stage director, educator, and writer
Birth
1896
Achille Graffigna, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Italian composer and conductor
Death (age 80)
1886
Kornélia Mindszenty, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Hungarian opera singer
Death (age 45)
1885
Klym Chichka-Andriyenko, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, opera singer
Birth
Yrjö Somersalmi, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Finnish actor
Birth
1883
Mizzi Jezel, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Austrian opera singer and soprano (1883-1984)
Birth
1877
Dinh Gilly, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, French opera singer
Birth
1875
Helena De-Wos-Sobolewa, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, opera singer, singer
Birth
1873
Louis Zimmerman, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Dutch concertmaster (1873-1954)
Birth
1868
Florence Foster Jenkins, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, American soprano, renowned for her lack of musical skill and singing ability
Birth
1867
Mathilde Fröhlich, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Austrian soprano
Birth
1856
Emil Götze, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, German singer and opera singer
Birth
1855
Emil Paur, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Austrian conductor
Birth
1847
Johann Wilhelm Wilms, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Dutch composer
Death (age 75)
1832
Henri Montan Berton fils, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, French composer (1784-1832)
Death (age 48)
Henri Montan Berton fils, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, French composer (1784-1832)
Death (age 48)
1766
Friedrich Fleischmann, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, German composer
Birth
1742
Jean-Baptiste Davaux, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, French composer
Birth
1730
Jean-Baptiste Loeillet of London, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, Belgian composer
Death (age 49)
1670
Richard Leveridge, Anniversaries (July 19), Classical music history, English composer
Birth
350th anniversary (2020)