Music anniversaries to be commemorated on May 19: births, premieres...
Thousands of anniversaries. In 2023, 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 19: Essential anniversaries
Throughout 10 centuries of history, there are thousands of anniversaries. For May 19, there are no less than 75 dates to remember: births, deaths, premieres, inaugurations... Among them: Dinh Gilly (82th 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 19
Mariana Cioromila , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Romanian mezzo-soprano
Death (age 70)
Marta Nitranová , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, opera singer
Death (age 78)
Martin Turnovský , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Czech conductor (1928-2021)
Death (age 92)
Franz-Paul Decker , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, German conductor (1923-2014)
Death (age 90)
Lutfi Kabirova , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Soviet opera singer (1932-2013)
Death (age 80)
Alda Noni , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Italian opera singer and actress
Death (age 95)
Ladislav Simon , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Czech conductor, music educator, composer and pianist (1929-2011)
Death (age 82)
Nicholas Maw , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, British composer
Death (age 73)
Miroslav Pelikán , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Czech music educator and composer (1922-2006)
Death (age 84)
Ivo Žídek , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Czech opera singer
Death (age 76)
James Blades , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Percussionist, author (1901-1999)
Death (age 97)
Hans Vogt , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, German composer (1911-1992)
Death (age 81)
Gaspard Dehaene , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history,
Birth (35th anniversary)
Tamara Banjesevic , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, singer
Birth (35th anniversary)
Joan Martínez Bàguena , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Spanish composer (1897-1986)
Death (age 88)
Tamás Tarjányi , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Hungarian actor
Birth (37th anniversary)
Mari Endō , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Japanese cellist
Birth (40th anniversary)
Enea Scala , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Italian operatic tenor
Birth (43th anniversary)
Joshua Guerrero , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, American operatic tenor
Birth (43th anniversary)
Wiktor Brégy , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Polish singer and music educator
Death (age 72)
Emma Shapplin , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, French operatic coloratura soprano
Birth (48th anniversary)
Anna Kiknadze , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, lyrical singer
Birth (49th anniversary)
49th anniversary (2023)
Rito Selvaggi , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Italian composer
Death (age 73)
Germaine Hoerner , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, French singer
Death (age 67)
Bernard Wagenaar , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Dutch-American composer (1894-1971)
Death (age 76)
Teresa Novoa , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, opera singer
Birth (57th anniversary)
Kevin Kenner , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, American musician
Birth (59th anniversary)
Margaret Matzenauer , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, American opera singer (1881-1963)
Death (age 81)
Mūza Rubackytė , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Lithuanian musician
Birth (63th anniversary)
Margarete Teschemacher , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, singer
Death (age 56)
Asher Fisch , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Israeli conductor
Birth (64th anniversary)
Naoto Ōtomo , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Japanese conductor
Birth (64th anniversary)
Alois Praveček , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Czech conductor and composer (1880-1957)
Death (age 77)
Tadeusz Sygietyński , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Polish composer (1896-1955)
Death (age 58)
Charles Ives , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, American composer (1874-1954)
Death (age 79)
Frank Mullings , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, British opera singer (1881-1953)
Death (age 72)
Stephen Varcoe , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, English bass-baritone
Birth (73th anniversary)
David Helfgott , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Australian concert pianist
Birth (75th anniversary)
Tadeusz Prejzner , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, composer, conductor, pedagogue
Death (age 40)
Dinh Gilly , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, French opera singer
Death (age 62)
Tomasz Sikorski , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Polish composer
Birth
Marie Selika Williams , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, American operatic soprano, known as "the Queen of Staccato"
Death (age 88)
Charles Martin Loeffler , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, American violinist and composer (1861-1935)
Death (age 74)
Jan Wijn , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Dutch pianist
Birth
Émile Pierre Ratez , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, French musician (1851-1934)
Death (age 82)
Antón García Abril , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Spanish composer
Birth
Éric Tappy , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Swiss opera singer
Birth (91th anniversary)
Tamara Sorokina , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, operatic singer (1931-2021)
Birth
Kirsten Schultz , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Danish opera singer
Birth
Antonia Fahberg , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, German opera singer
Birth
Robert Wykes , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, American composer
Birth (96th anniversary)
Julie Laska , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, opera singer
Death (age 56)
Mönirä Bulatova , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Russian opera singer, mezzo-soprano
Birth
Alphonse Hasselmans , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Belgian-born French harpist, composer and pedagogue
Death (age 67)
Andria Balanchivadze , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Georgian composer
Birth
Auli Mikkola-Meurman , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Finnish pianist (1906-1993)
Birth
Korla Awgust Kocor , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Sorbian composer and conductor
Death (age 81)
Zoia Haidai , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Ukrainian opera soprano
Birth
Egon Hilbert , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Austrian theatrical manager and director of the Vienna State Opera (1964-1968)
Birth
Enrico Mainardi , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Italian musician
Birth
Kerstin Thorborg , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Swedish operatic contralto (1896-1970)
Birth
Arthur Meulemans , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Belgian composer
Birth
Julia Matthews , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Australian actor (1842-1876)
Death (age 33)
Ferdinand Sládek , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Czech composer, collector of regional songs and organist
Birth
Lalla Wiborg , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Norwegian singer
Birth
Marcella Lindh , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, stage name of an American soprano singer (1867-1966)
Birth
Nellie Melba , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Australian opera singer
Birth
Blažej Felix Bulla , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Slovak architect
Birth
August Egon Hablawetz , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, Austrian opera singer (bass)
Birth
Meyer Lutz , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, German-born English composer and conductor (1829–1903)
Birth
John Stanley , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, English composer and organist
Death (age 74)
Jacques Aubert , Anniversaries (May 19), Classical music history, French composer and violinist
Death (age 63)