Thousands of anniversaries. In 2021, 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 64 dates to remember: births, deaths, premieres, inaugurations... Among them: Erna Berger (120th anniversary, Birth), George Britton (110th anniversary, Birth), George Fenton (70th anniversary, Birth), Vaclovas Daunoras (0th 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 October 19
Vaclovas Daunoras, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Soviet singer, opera singer and music educator
Death (age 83)
Vitalij Kyrejko, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, composer, teacher
Death (age 89)
Patricia Kern, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Welsh opera singer
Death (age 88)
Stephen Paulus, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, American composer
Death (age 65)
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)
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)
Willy Lockwood, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, double-bassist
Death (age 91)
Urszula Mitrega, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Polish opera singer
Death (age 56)
Natália de Andrade, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, opera singer
Death (age 89)
Maurice Le Roux, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, French composer
Death (age 69)
Karel Václav Štěpka, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Czech composer and choirmaster
Death (age 81)
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)
Iwona Sobotka, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Polish singer
Birth (39th anniversary)
Louis Musy, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, French opera singer
Death (age 78)
Avi Avital, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Israeli musician
Birth (42th anniversary)
Sargis Aghamalyan, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Armenian opera singer
Birth (42th anniversary)
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)
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)
Pia Ravenna, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Finnish opera singer
Death (age 69)
John Fernström, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Swedish conductor and composer
Death (age 63)
Sonoko Numata, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Japanese violinist
Birth (62th anniversary)
Anne Azéma, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, singer
Birth (63th anniversary)
Emanuel Jonasson, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, composer
Death (age 70)
Roland Dyens, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, French composer
Birth
Angela Feeney, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, singer
Birth (66th anniversary)
Carla Spletter, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, German singer and opera singer
Death (age 41)
George Fenton, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, British film composer
Birth (70th anniversary)
Ernesto Palacio, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Peruvian opera singer
Birth (74th anniversary)
Robin Holloway, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, English composer, academic and writer
Birth (77th anniversary)
Ernst-Dieter Suttheimer, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, German singer and opera singer
Birth (79th anniversary)
Wilhelm Kienzl, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Austrian composer
Death (age 84)
Marie Renard, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Austrian mezzo-soprano
Death (age 75)
Ed Evanko, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Canadian opera singer
Birth
Ragna Foss, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Norwegian operasinger
Death (age 53)
Benita Valente, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, American singer
Birth (86th anniversary)
Eberhard Katz, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, opera singer
Birth
Naan Põld, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Estonian tenor and teacher
Birth
99th anniversary (2021)
Karl-Birger Blomdahl, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Swedish composer
Birth
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)
George Britton, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, American opera singer
Birth
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)
Vittorio Giannini, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, American composer
Birth
Erna Berger, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, operatic singer
Birth
Sidonie Goossens, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, British musician
Birth
Ilmari Hannikainen, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Finnish composer and pianist
Birth
Eline Biarga, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Swiss singer and opera singer (1877-1947)
Birth
Clarence Lucas, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Canadian composer and educator
Birth
Max Richards, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, opera singer, stage actor, theater director
Birth
Merri Franquin, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, French trumpeter
Birth
Anna Forstén, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Finnish opera singer
Birth
Work for orchestra
“Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major”, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history
Premiere 180th anniversary
Adolfo Fumagalli, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Italian composer
Birth
Louise Bergauer, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, opera singer
Birth
František Pivoda, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Czech music reviewer, composer and educator
Birth
Domenico Gabrielli, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Italian composer
Birth
Dario Castello, Anniversaries (October 19), Classical music history, Italian composer and instrumentalist
Birth