Music anniversaries to be commemorated on October 19: births, premieres...
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.
October 19: Essential anniversaries
Throughout 10 centuries of history, there are thousands of anniversaries. For October 19, there are no less than 60 dates to remember: births, deaths, premieres, inaugurations... Among them: Erna Berger (120th anniversary, Birth), George Britton (110th anniversary, Birth), George Fenton (70th 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 October 19
2016
Vitalij Kyrejko, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, composer, teacher
Death (age 89)
2015
Patricia Kern, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Welsh opera singer
Death (age 88)
2014
Stephen Paulus, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, American composer
Death (age 65)
2011
James Yannatos, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, American musician
Death (age 82)
Jon Weaving, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Australian opera singer
Death (age 80)
2008
Gianni Raimondi, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Italian opera singer
Death (age 85)
Gail Robinson, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, singer
Death (age 62)
2004
Urszula Mitrega, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Polish opera singer
Death (age 56)
1999
Natália de Andrade, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, opera singer
Death (age 89)
1992
Maurice Le Roux, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, French composer
Death (age 69)
1989
Karel Václav Štěpka, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Czech composer and choirmaster
Death (age 81)
1987
Jacqueline du Pré, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, British cellist
Death (age 42)
Marco Túnez, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Spanish actor and singer (1918-1987)
Death (age 69)
1981
Louis Musy, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, French opera singer
Death (age 78)
Iwona Sobotka, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Polish singer
Birth (39th anniversary)
1978
Sargis Aghamalyan, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Armenian opera singer
Birth (42th anniversary)
Avi Avital, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Israeli musician
Birth (42th anniversary)
1972
David Hughes, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Welsh opera singer, born 1925
Death (age 43)
Fatma Mukhtarova, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Soviet singer
Death (age 79)
1967
Jun Yamaguchi, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Japanese composer
Birth (53th anniversary)
Jens-Peter Maintz, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, German musician and music educator
Birth (53th anniversary)
Jens-Peter Maintz, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, German musician and music educator
Birth (53th anniversary)
1964
Pia Ravenna, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, soprano
Death (age 69)
1961
John Fernström, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Swedish conductor and composer
Death (age 63)
1958
Sonoko Numata, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Japanese violinist
Birth (62th anniversary)
1957
Anne Azéma, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, singer
Birth (63th anniversary)
1956
Emanuel Jonasson, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, composer
Death (age 70)
1955
Roland Dyens, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, French composer
Birth
1954
Angela Feeney, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, singer
Birth (66th anniversary)
1953
Carla Spletter, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, German singer and opera singer
Death (age 41)
1950
George Fenton, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, British film composer
Birth (70th anniversary)
1946
Ernesto Palacio, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Peruvian opera singer
Birth (74th anniversary)
1941
Wilhelm Kienzl, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Austrian composer
Death (age 84)
Ernst-Dieter Suttheimer, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, German singer and opera singer
Birth (79th anniversary)
1939
Marie Renard, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Austrian mezzo-soprano
Death (age 75)
1938
Ed Evanko, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Canadian opera singer
Birth
1934
Benita Valente, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, American singer
Birth (86th anniversary)
1928
Eberhard Katz, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, opera singer
Birth
1921
Naan Põld, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Estonian tenor and teacher
Birth
1916
Karl-Birger Blomdahl, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Swedish composer
Birth
1912
Kazuo Yamada, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Japanese conductor and composer
Birth
Richard Temple, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, British opera singer and actor
Death (age 66)
1910
George Britton, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, American opera singer
Birth
1908
Geirr Tveitt, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Norwegian composer and pianist
Birth
Dalnokiné Konti Fáni, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Hungarian opera singer
Death (age 66)
1903
Vittorio Giannini, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, American composer
Birth
1900
Erna Berger, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, singer (1900-1990)
Birth
1899
Sidonie Goossens, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, British musician
Birth
1892
Ilmari Hannikainen, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Finnish composer and pianist
Birth
1877
Eline Biarga, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Swiss singer and opera singer (1877-1947)
Birth
1866
Clarence Lucas, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Canadian composer and educator
Birth
1859
Max Richards, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, theater director, stage actor, opera singer
Birth
1848
Merri Franquin, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, French trumpeter
Birth
1846
Anna Forstén, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Finnish opera singer
Birth
1837
Ragna Foss, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Norwegian operasinger
Death (age 46)
1828
Adolfo Fumagalli, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Italian composer
Birth
1825
Louise Bergauer, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, opera singer
Birth
1824
František Pivoda, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Czech music reviewer, composer and educator
Birth
1659
Domenico Gabrielli, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Italian composer
Birth
1602
Dario Castello, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Italian composer and instrumentalist
Birth