Polish composer and pianist Frédéric Chopin was born on this day in 1810.

March 1, 2019 by Scott Davis

The Royal College of Music was founded in London on this day in 1882.

February 28, 2019 by Scott Davis

U. S. composer and National Medal of Arts recipient Morten Lauridsen was born on this day in 1943 in Colfax, Washington.

February 27, 2019 by Scott Davis

English composer William Byrd was appointed organist at Lincoln Cathedral on this day in 1563.

February 27, 2019 by Scott Davis

U. S. singer Marian Anderson, the first African American person to perform at the Metropolitan Opera, was born on this day in 1897.

February 27, 2019 by Scott Davis

George Frideric Handel’s oratorio “Jephtha” was premiered at London’s Covent Garden Theatre on this day in 1752.

February 26, 2019 by Scott Davis