German Baroque composer Georg Philipp Telemann was born on this day in 1681.

March 14, 2019 by Scott Davis

Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera “The Mikado” was premiered in London on this day in 1885, running for 672 performances.

March 14, 2019 by Scott Davis

Giuseppe Verdi’s tenth opera, “Macbeth,” was premiered in Florence at the Teatro della Pergola on this day in 1847.

March 14, 2019 by Scott Davis

Austrian composer Hugo Wolf was born in Windischgrätz, Austria, on this day in 1860.

March 13, 2019 by Scott Davis

Luigi Cherubini’s opera “Médée” was premiered in Paris at the Théâtre Feydeau on this day in 1797.

March 13, 2019 by Scott Davis

Moses Hogan, U. S. composer known for settings of spirituals, was born on this day in 1957 in New Orleans.

March 13, 2019 by Scott Davis