1900 in Music - Events

Events

  • January 14 - Giacomo Puccini's Tosca receives its première in Rome.
  • February 2 - Gustave Charpentier's opera Louise receives its première in Paris; Mary Garden makes her public debut in the title role in April.
  • October 3 - Edward Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius receives its première in Birmingham.
  • The Philadelphia Orchestra is founded.
  • The Honolulu Symphony Orchestra is founded.

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