Music anniversaries to be commemorated on February 29: births, premieres...
Thousands of anniversaries. In 2024, classical music and opera offer many opportunities for music lovers to commemorate composers, conductors, performers and operatic artists, to celebrate the first performances of essential works or the opening of emblematic concert halls. From January to December, there are 365 opportunities to revisit a repertoire, a recording or simply to explore 10 centuries of classical music. Something to satisfy all the inquiring minds.
February 29: Essential anniversaries
Throughout 10 centuries of history, there are thousands of anniversaries. For February 29, there are no less than 23 dates to remember: births, deaths, premieres, inaugurations... Among them: George Bridgetower (163th anniversary, Death), Reed Miller (143th anniversary, Birth), Ivan Petrov (103th anniversary, Birth), Odile Pierre (3th anniversary, Death)... to name only some of the artists, composers or performers, known or less known throughout the world.
All important anniversaries to commemorate a February 29
Odile Pierre , Anniversaries (February 29), Classical music history, French organist
Death (age 87)
Miloš Vacek , Anniversaries (February 29), Classical music history, Czech conductor, composer, choirmaster and organist
Death (age 83)
Witold Rudziński , Anniversaries (February 29), Classical music history, Polish conductor and composer
Death (age 90)
Vanda Ziherl , Anniversaries (February 29), Classical music history, opera singer (1915-1992)
Death (age 76)
Dagmara Jack , Anniversaries (February 29), Classical music history, composer
Birth (39th anniversary)
Deirdre Angenent , Anniversaries (February 29), Classical music history, Dutch opera singer
Birth (39th anniversary)
Razzoqova Muyassar Qodirovna , Anniversaries (February 29), Classical music history, opera singer
Birth (59th anniversary)
Durward Lely , Anniversaries (February 29), Classical music history, British opera singer and actor
Death (age 91)
Paulos Raptis , Anniversaries (February 29), Classical music history, Polish opera singer
Birth
Reri Grist , Anniversaries (February 29), Classical music history, American opera singer (coloratura soprano) of international renown
Birth (91th anniversary)
Teo Maiste , Anniversaries (February 29), Classical music history, Estonian opera singer and actor (1932-2018)
Birth
McHenry Boatwright , Anniversaries (February 29), Classical music history, American opera singer
Birth
Alan Loveday , Anniversaries (February 29), Classical music history, New Zealand violinist (1928-2016)
Birth
Ivan Petrov , Anniversaries (February 29), Classical music history, Russian singer (1920-2003)
Birth
David Lloyd , Anniversaries (February 29), Classical music history, American operatic tenor
Birth
Wladimir Vogel , Anniversaries (February 29), Classical music history, Swiss composer (1896-1984)
Birth
Fanny Heldy , Anniversaries (February 29), Classical music history, singer (1888-1973)
Birth
Reed Miller , Anniversaries (February 29), Classical music history, American singer
Birth
George Bridgetower , Anniversaries (February 29), Classical music history, British musician
Death (age 81)
Carles Baguer , Anniversaries (February 29), Classical music history, Catalan organist and composer (1768-1808)
Death (age 39)
Gioachino Rossini , Anniversaries (February 29), Classical music history, Italian opera composer (1792-1868)
Birth