Music anniversaries to be commemorated on June 22: 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.
June 22: Essential anniversaries
Throughout 10 centuries of history, there are thousands of anniversaries. For June 22, there are no less than 84 dates to remember: births, deaths, premieres, inaugurations... Among them: Theodor Leschetizky (193th anniversary, Birth), Jennie Tourel (123th anniversary, Birth), Peter Pears (113th anniversary, Birth), Oleksandr Shchetynsky (63th anniversary, Birth), Elizabeth Harwood (33th 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 June 22
Robert Black , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, American bassist
Death (age 67)
Hans Drewanz , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, German conductor
Death (age 91)
James Horner , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, American film composer and conductor (1953-2015)
Death (age 61)
Joseph de De Pasquale , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, American musician
Death (age 95)
Maria Sigri , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Swiss opera singer (1908-2012)
Death (age 103)
Betty Allen , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, American singer (1927-2009)
Death (age 82)
David Breeden , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Classical clarinet
Death (age 58)
Luboš Fišer , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Czech composer
Death (age 63)
Julia Muzychenko , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Russian operatic soprano
Birth (29th anniversary)
Jorgjia Filçe-Truja , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Albanian soprano (1907-1994)
Death (age 87)
Ingmar Lazar , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, French classical pianist
Birth (30th anniversary)
Mark Heiden , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, American film composer and conductor
Birth (30th anniversary)
Luigi Infantino , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Italian opera singer
Death (age 70)
Elizabeth Harwood , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, British opera singer (1938-1990)
Death (age 52)
Anton Dermota , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Slovenian opera singer
Death (age 79)
Henri Sauguet , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, French composer
Death (age 88)
Johannes Weisser , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, musician, opera singer
Birth (43th anniversary)
Risto Joost , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Estonian conductor and opera singer
Birth (43th anniversary)
Novogradska , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Macedonian musician
Birth (45th anniversary)
Aarón Zapico , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, musician, harpsichordist, conductor
Birth (45th anniversary)
Jurek Dybal , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Polish musician
Birth (46th anniversary)
Gunilla Süssmann , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Norwegian pianist
Birth (46th anniversary)
Darius Milhaud , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, French composer
Death (age 81)
49th anniversary (2024)
Aleksandr Klimov , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Soviet conductor (1898-1974)
Death (age 75)
49th anniversary (2024)
Aleksey Igudesman , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Russian violinist, conductor, presenter, writer and actor.
Birth (50th anniversary)
Doris Haglund , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, opera singer, music teacher
Death (age 86)
Godelieve Schrama , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Dutch harpist
Birth (54th anniversary)
Alfredo Pinto , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, conductor, pianist
Death (age 76)
Adrian Shaposhnikov , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Russian composer (1887-1967)
Death (age 80)
Jindřich Máslo , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Czech music educator, composer and choirmaster
Death (age 89)
Eva Ingolf , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Icelandic musician
Birth (61th anniversary)
Oleksandr Shchetynsky , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Ukrainian composer
Birth (63th anniversary)
Rudolf Voborský , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Czech composer and educator
Death (age 62)
Egidijus Mažintas , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Lithuanian opera singer
Birth (68th anniversary)
Joseph-François Kremer , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, French musician
Birth (69th anniversary)
Stefan Parkman , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Swedish conductor
Birth (71th anniversary)
Pierre Amoyal , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, French violinist
Birth (74th anniversary)
Greta von Haartman , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Finnish opera singer (1889-1948)
Death (age 58)
Frieder Bernius , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Music conductor
Birth (76th anniversary)
Marion Weed , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, American music educator
Death (age 82)
Alain Meunier , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, French musician
Birth (81th anniversary)
Krasimir Kyurkchiyski , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Bulgarian composer
Birth
Libor Pešek , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Czech conductor
Birth
Ingrid Czerny , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, German singer and opera singer
Birth (91th anniversary)
Paul Jacobs , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, American pianist and harpsichordist
Birth
Pierre Thibaud , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, French trumpeter and music educator
Birth
Ruth Zechlin , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, German composer (1926-2007)
Birth
Lore Wissmann , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, German singer and opera singer (1922-2007)
Birth
Lucille Marcel , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, American opera singer (soprano)
Death (age 34)
Jean Hubeau , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, French musician
Birth
Vít Nejedlý , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Czech composer and publicist
Birth
Michel Dens , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, French opera singer
Birth
Harvey Shapiro , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, American cellist (1911-2007)
Birth
Peter Pears , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, English tenor (1910–1986)
Birth
Narcís Paulís i Vila , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Spanish violinist and composer (1908-1988)
Birth
Georges Tzipine , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, French musician
Birth
Suzanne Elven , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, French opera singer (1865-1906)
Death (age 40)
Walter Leigh , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, English composer
Birth
Antonio Álvarez Alonso , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, composer (1867-1903)
Death (age 36)
Hatsue Yuasa , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, opera singer
Birth
August Markwordt , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, opera singer, stage actor
Death (age 68)
Alexander Pirogov , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Russian opera singer
Birth
Bulbul , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Azerbaijani singer (1897-1961)
Birth
Osvald Chlubna , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Czech music educator and composer
Birth
Karl Viitol , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Estonian opera singer
Birth
Florence Hinkle , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, American operatic soprano
Birth
Vladimir Nardov , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Soviet Russian singer (1876-1942)
Birth
Vincenzo Di Chiara , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Italian composer
Birth
Opera
“Le mari à la porte” , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history
Jacques Offenbach (Masterpieces: Le mari à la porte)
Premiere
Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens
Karl Leimer , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, German pianist and music educator
Birth
Theodor Leschetizky , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Polish composer and pianist
Birth
Nicolau Manent i Maurant , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Spanish-Minorcan organist and composer (1827-1887)
Birth
Opera
“Adina, ossia Il califfo di Bagdad” , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history
Gioachino Rossini (Masterpieces: Adina, ossia Il califfo di Bagdad)
Premiere
Teatro Nacional de São Carlos
William Reeve , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, English composer and organist
Death (age 58)
Étienne Méhul , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, French composer
Birth
Nicolas Siret , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, French musician
Death (age 91)
Pirro Albergati , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Italian composer (1663-1735)
Death (age 71)
Francesco Manfredini , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Italian composer
Birth
Pablo Bruna , Anniversaries (June 22), Classical music history, Spanish composer and organist (1611-1679)
Birth