Music anniversaries to be commemorated on May 15: 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.
May 15: Essential anniversaries
Throughout 10 centuries of history, there are thousands of anniversaries. For May 15, there are no less than 76 dates to remember: births, deaths, premieres, inaugurations... Among them: Walter Cassel (113th anniversary, Birth), Rhonda Burchmore (63th anniversary, Birth), Anne Akiko Meyers (53th anniversary, Birth), Ezio Bosso (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 May 15
Mildred Allen , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, soprano (1929-2021)
Death (age 91)
Ezio Bosso , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Italian composer, pianist and conductor
Death (age 48)
Jane Little , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, double bass player from Atlanta (1929-2016)
Death (age 87)
Albert Lance , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, French opera singer (1925-2013)
Death (age 87)
Noelle Barker , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Soprano singer and singing teacher
Death (age 84)
Marius Constant , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, French composer (1925-2004)
Death (age 79)
Elen Dosia , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, singer
Death (age 87)
Pia Tassinari , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Italian soprano (1903-1995)
Death (age 91)
Gulyam Abdurahmonov , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Soviet singer and opera singer (1910-1987)
Death (age 77)
Jenő Ádám , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Hungarian music educator, composer, conductor (1896–1982)
Death (age 85)
Walther Ludwig , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, German opera singer (1902-1981)
Death (age 79)
Sergey Semishkur , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, performing artist
Birth (45th anniversary)
Bernd Richard Deutsch , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Austrian composer
Birth (46th anniversary)
Rem Urasin , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Russian pianist
Birth (47th anniversary)
David Munrow , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, British musician (1942-1976)
Death (age 33)
Antonio Pedrotti , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Italian composer and conductor
Death (age 73)
Maria Mosciska , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Ukrainian soprano (1882-1971)
Death (age 89)
Anne Akiko Meyers , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, American concert violinist
Birth (53th anniversary)
Florence Austral , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, singer (1892-1968)
Death (age 76)
Zofia Kilanowicz , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Polish operatic soprano
Birth (60th anniversary)
Enn Raa , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, opera singer
Death (age 52)
Hélène Jourdan-Morhange , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, French violinist (1888–1961)
Death (age 73)
Rhonda Burchmore , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Australian entertainer
Birth (63th anniversary)
Max d'Ollone , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, French composer
Death (age 83)
Ricky Ian Gordon , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, American composer
Birth (67th anniversary)
Italo Montemezzi , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Italian composer
Death (age 76)
Charlotte Maconda , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, American soprano singer (1863-1952)
Death (age 89)
Valeriy Khlebnikov , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Soviet Russian conductor
Birth (72th anniversary)
Kenneth J. Alford , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, English composer (1881–1945)
Death (age 64)
Ryan Allen , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, American opera singer
Birth
Salvatore Fisichella , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Italian operatic tenor
Birth (80th anniversary)
Ulrik Cold , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Danish operatic baritone (1939-2010)
Birth
Dugarzhap Dashiev , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Soviet singer and opera singer (1939-2003)
Birth
Jean Balissat , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Swiss conductor (1936-2007)
Birth
Milan Kymlicka , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Czechoslovakian and Canadian arranger, composer and conductor
Birth
Ervin Kärvet , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, opera singer, music teacher
Birth
Consuelo Rubio , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Spanish singer (1927-1981)
Birth
Andrei Eshpai , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Soviet composer
Birth
Tatjana Fjodorovna Toegarinova , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Soviet opera singer
Birth
Ernst Gutstein , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Austrian singer and opera singer (1924-1998)
Birth
99th anniversary (2024)
John Lanchbery , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, British composer
Birth
Augustinas Armonas , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Lithuanian flautist and conductor
Birth
Muammer Esi , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Turkish opera singer
Birth
Arthur Berger , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, American composer and music critic (1912-2003)
Birth
Walter Cassel , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, American opera singer (1910-2000)
Birth
Lars-Erik Larsson , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Swedish composer and conductor (1908-1986)
Birth
Sigurd Raschèr , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, American musician
Birth
Midori Hosokawa , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Japanese composer
Birth
Adolf Schulz-Evler , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Polish pianist and composer
Death (age 52)
Pippo Barzizza , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Italian composer, arranger, conductor, and music director
Birth
Arturo Dúo Vital , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Spanish composer and conductor (1901-1964)
Birth
Norbert von Hannenheim , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, German composer
Birth
José Cubiles , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Spanish musician (1894-1971)
Birth
Olga Mikk-Krull , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Estonian opera singer
Birth
Lodovico Graziani , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Italian opera singer
Death (age 64)
Boleslaw Fotygo-Folanski , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, director, opera singer, stage actor, actor, pedagogue
Birth
Nikolai Tcherepnin , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Russian composer
Birth
Marie Emmanuel Augustin Savard , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, French composer (1861-1942)
Birth
Alexandra Ahnger , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Finnish singer and voice teacher
Birth
Marie Lehmann , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, German operatic soprano
Birth
Laurits Christian Tørsleff , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Danish tenor singer and singing teacher
Birth
Sophie Stehle , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, German opera singer (1842-1921)
Birth
Carl Friedrich Zelter , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, German composer (1758-1832)
Death (age 73)
Fredrikke Helene Schwirtz , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, danish norwegian operasinger
Birth
Franziska Pixis , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, German mezzo-soprano
Birth
Stephen Heller , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Classical pianist and composer
Birth
Michael William Balfe , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Irish composer
Birth
Jan Šantl , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Czech playwright, historian, composer, notary, judge and mayor (1798-1858)
Birth
Karel Blažej Kopřiva , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Czech composer and organist
Death (age 29)
Maria Theresia von Paradis , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Austrian musician and composer (1759–1824)
Birth
Pierre Dutillieu , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Italian composer (1754-1798)
Birth
Claudio Monteverdi , Anniversaries (May 15), Classical music history, Italian composer, string player, choirmaster, and priest (1567–1643)
Birth