Constant Lambert’s secular cantata “The Rio Grande” was premiered in Manchester, England, on this day in 1929 conducted by the composer.

December 12, 2019 by Scott Davis

Bernd Alois Zimmermann’s “Requiem für einen jungen Dichter” was first performed in Dusseldorf at the Rheinhalle on this day in 1969.

December 11, 2019 by Scott Davis

French Romantic composer Hector Berlioz was born on this day in 1803.

December 11, 2019 by Scott Davis

The opera “La fanciulla del West,” by Giacomo Puccini was premiered in New York City at the Met, with Arturo Toscanini conducting, on this day in 1910.

December 10, 2019 by Scott Davis

“L’enfance du Christ,” an oratorio by Hector Berlioz, was premiered at the Salle Herz in Paris on this day in 1854.

December 10, 2019 by Scott Davis

U. S. jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald married jazz bass player Ray Brown on this day in 1947.

December 10, 2019 by Scott Davis