English minister and hymn writer Isaac Watts was born on this day in 1674.

July 17, 2019 by Scott Davis

George Frideric Handel’s “Water Music” was premiered on the River Thames in London on this day in 1717.

July 17, 2019 by Scott Davis

W. A. Mozart’s “Die Entführung aus dem Serail” was premiered at the Burgtheater in Vienna, conducted by the composer, on this day in 1782.

July 16, 2019 by Scott Davis

U. S. tenor Charles Anthony was born on this day in 1929.

July 15, 2019 by Scott Davis

Leonard Bernstein conducted the New York Philharmonic Orchestra in the premiere of his “Chichester Psalms” on this day in 1965.

July 15, 2019 by Scott Davis

English composer Henry Purcell was appointed organist of Chapel Royal in London on this day in 1682.

July 14, 2019 by Scott Davis