Hungarian composer, pianist, and conductor Franz Liszt was born on this day in 1811.

October 22, 2019 by Scott Davis

The Boston Symphony Orchestra gave its first concert, conducted by George Henschel, on this day in 1881.

October 22, 2019 by Scott Davis

Hungarian-born orchestral and operatic conductor Georg Solti was born on this day in 1912.

October 21, 2019 by Scott Davis

“Orphée aux enfers,” Jacques Offenbach’s first full-length operetta, was premiered in Paris on this day in 1858.

October 21, 2019 by Scott Davis

U. S. conductor Robert Craft was born on this day in 1923.

October 20, 2019 by Scott Davis

The Sydney Opera House was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on this day in 1973, ten years after the originally estimated completion, and 1,357 percent over budget.

October 20, 2019 by Scott Davis