The American Guild of Organists (AGO) was founded in New York City on this day in 1896.

April 13, 2019 by Scott Davis

George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” was first performed in Dublin on this day in 1742, to a modest reception.

April 13, 2019 by Scott Davis

Montserrat Caballé, Spanish soprano, was born in Barcelona on this day in 1933.

April 12, 2019 by Scott Davis

Carl Maria von Weber conducted his opera “Oberon, or The Elf King’s Oath” in its premiere at London’s Covent Garden on this day in 1826.

April 12, 2019 by Scott Davis

On this day in 1941, Austrian-born composer Arnold Schönberg became a U. S. citizen and changed his name to Schoenberg.

April 11, 2019 by Scott Davis

Anglo-German conductor and pianist Charles Hallé was born on this day in 1819.

April 11, 2019 by Scott Davis