Essential commemorations and anniversaries in classical music in 2019
Through 10 centuries, so many anniversaries to remember! Classical music covers 10 centuries of history, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. There are many opportunities each year to celebrate great composers, creations or emblematic venues of classical music. So many anniversaries! From January to December, there is always a good reason to discover a musician, to rediscover a work. And above all, 365 opportunities to be curious.
Essential celebrations in 2019
Some dates to remember in 2019:
- 1809-02-03, Felix Mendelssohn (Birth, 1811-01-01)
- 1869-03-08, Hector Berlioz (Death, 1871-01-01)
- 1759-04-14, George Frideric Handel (Death, 1761-01-01)
- 1809-05-31, Joseph Haydn (Death, 1811-01-01)
- 1849-10-17, Frédéric Chopin (Death, 1851-01-01)
No fewer than 2 centenarians are expected in 2019 (and 5 multi-centenarians). This year, among the great figures of classical music to be commemorated are: Stanisław Moniuszko (May), Jacques Offenbach (June), Ruggero Leoncavallo (August), Clara Schumann (September), Leopold Mozart (November).
There are many more: 1919, 1819, 1719...
2019, a special year for some orchestras and venues
These orchestras celebrate in 2019:
- 150th anniversary (1869)
- Vienna State Opera (Innere Stadt) (Austria)
- 100th anniversary (1919)
- Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra
- Los Angeles Philharmonic (United States of America)
- Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany)
- Zagreb Quartet
and these venues as well:
- 100th anniversary (1919)
Chopin
Haydn
Handel
Berlioz
Mendelssohn
Offenbach
Schumann
Mozart
Leoncavallo
Moniuszko
All commemorations in 2019, month by month
02
Giovanni da Palestrina, Commemorations (2019), Classical music, Italian Renaissance composer
425th anniversary (Death)
03
Felix Mendelssohn, Commemorations (2019), Classical music, German composer, pianist, organist and conductor
210th anniversary (Birth)
08
Hector Berlioz, Commemorations (2019), Classical music, French Romantic composer
150th anniversary (Death)
27
Opera
“Ermione”, Commemorations (2019), Classical music
Premiere in 1819 (200th anniversary)
Teatro di San Carlo
11
Work for soloist
“Le Tombeau de Couperin, Opp. 68”, Commemorations (2019), Classical music
Premiere in 1919 (100th anniversary)
14
George Frideric Handel, Commemorations (2019), Classical music, German, later British Baroque composer
260th anniversary (Death)
18
Franz von Suppé, Commemorations (2019), Classical music, Austrian composer and conductor
200th anniversary (Birth)
05
Stanisław Moniuszko, Commemorations (2019), Classical music, Polish composer
200th anniversary (Birth)
16
Liberace, Commemorations (2019), Classical music, American pianist (1919–1987)
100th anniversary (Birth)
31
Joseph Haydn, Commemorations (2019), Classical music, Austrian composer
210th anniversary (Death)
20
Jacques Offenbach, Commemorations (2019), Classical music, German-born French composer, cellist and impresario
200th anniversary (Birth)
22
Ballet
“Three-horneded hat”, Commemorations (2019), Classical music
Premiere in 1919 (100th anniversary)
Alhambra Theatre
06
Theodor W. Adorno, Commemorations (2019), Classical music, German sociologist, philosopher and musicologist (1903-1969)
50th anniversary (Death)
09
Ruggero Leoncavallo, Commemorations (2019), Classical music, Italian composer
100th anniversary (Death)
13
Clara Schumann, Commemorations (2019), Classical music, German musician and composer
200th anniversary (Birth)
17
Hildegard of Bingen, Commemorations (2019), Classical music, German Medieval saint, prophet, mystic and Doctor of Church
840th anniversary (Death)
10
Opera
“The Woman without a Shadow, Op. 65”, Commemorations (2019), Classical music
Premiere in 1919 (100th anniversary)
Vienna State Opera
17
Frédéric Chopin, Commemorations (2019), Classical music, Polish composer and pianist
170th anniversary (Death)
24
Opera
“The Lady of the Lake”, Commemorations (2019), Classical music
Premiere in 1819 (200th anniversary)
Teatro di San Carlo
27
Work for orchestra with soloist
“Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85”, Commemorations (2019), Classical music
Premiere in 1919 (100th anniversary)
14
Leopold Mozart, Commemorations (2019), Classical music, German composer, conductor, teacher, and violinist
300th anniversary (Birth)