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, 1814-01-01)
- 1869-03-08, Hector Berlioz (Death, 1874-01-01)
- 1759-04-14, George Frideric Handel (Death, 1764-01-01)
- 1809-05-31, Joseph Haydn (Death, 1814-01-01)
- 1849-10-17, Frédéric Chopin (Death, 1854-01-01)
No fewer than 3 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 house (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)
All commemorations in 2019, month by month
January
01
February
02
Giovanni da Palestrina , Commemorations (2019), Classical music, Italian Renaissance composer (c. 1525–1594)
425th anniversary (Death)
03
Felix Mendelssohn , Commemorations (2019), Classical music, German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of Jewish descent
210th anniversary (Birth)
06
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov , Commemorations (2019), Classical music, Russian composer
175th anniversary (Birth)
08
Hector Berlioz , Commemorations (2019), Classical music, French composer and conductor (1803–1869)
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-British Baroque composer (1685–1759)
260th anniversary (Death)
18
Franz von Suppé , Commemorations (2019), Classical music, Austrian composer and conductor (1819-1895)
200th anniversary (Birth)
24
Opera
“Eduardo e Cristina” , Commemorations (2019), Classical music
Premiere in 1819 (200th anniversary)
Teatro San Benedetto
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)
03
Johann Strauss II , Commemorations (2019), Classical music, Austrian composer (1825-1899)
120th anniversary (Death)
20
Jacques Offenbach , Commemorations (2019), Classical music, German-born French composer (1819–1880)
200th anniversary (Birth)
22
Ballet
“Three-horneded hat” , Commemorations (2019), Classical music
Premiere in 1919 (100th anniversary)
Alhambra Theatre
August
06
Theodor W. Adorno , Commemorations (2019), Classical music, German philosopher, sociologist and theorist (1903–1969)
50th anniversary (Death)
09
Ruggero Leoncavallo , Commemorations (2019), Classical music, Italian composer
100th anniversary (Death)
September
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 (1098–1179)
840th anniversary (Death)
27
Adelina Patti , Commemorations (2019), Classical music, opera singer (1843–1919)
100th anniversary (Death)
October
10
Opera
“The Woman without a Shadow, Op. 65” , Commemorations (2019), Classical music
Premiere in 1919 (100th anniversary)
Vienna State Opera house
17
Frédéric Chopin , Commemorations (2019), Classical music, Polish composer and pianist (1810-1849)
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)
November
14
Leopold Mozart , Commemorations (2019), Classical music, German composer, conductor, teacher, and violinist (1719-1787)
300th anniversary (Birth)
See also...
Other commemorations and anniversaries
Classical music history
timelines
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