Johann Brahms conducted his “German Requiem” for the first time in its entirety at the Bremen Cathedral on this day in 1868. April 10, 2019 by Scott Davis
Bob Chilcott, British choral composer, conductor and singer, was born on this day in 1955. April 9, 2019 by Scott Davis
U. S. operatic soprano Beverly Sills made her Metropolitan Opera debut on this day in 1975 starring in Gioachino Rossini’s “The Siege of Corinth.” April 8, 2019 by Scott Davis
Venezuelan-born composer Reynaldo Hahn’s light opera “Ciboulette” was first produced in Paris at the Théâtre des Variétés on this day in 1923. April 7, 2019 by Scott Davis
Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Missa solemnis” was premiered on this day in 1824. April 7, 2019 by Scott Davis
J. S. Bach’s oratorio the “St. John Passion” was premiered in Leipzig for Good Friday Vespers at St. Nicholas Church on this day in 1724. April 7, 2019 by Scott Davis