ciety, New York City.

1845. Jan. 26. Handel's oratorio "Samson" performed by the Handel
and Haydn Society, Boston.

1845. Mar. 1. W. Sterndale Bennett's overture to "Die Najaden"
given by the Philharmonic Society, New York City.

1845. April 19. Mendelssohn's "Zum Maerchen von der Schoenen
Melusine" given by the Philharmonic Society, New York City.

1845. June 4. Production, in English, of William H. Fry's grand
opera "Leonora" at the Chestnut St. Theatre, Philadelphia,--the
first grand opera written by an American. The Italian version
was given at the Academy of Music, New York City, in March,
1858. The cast at Philadelphia was P. Richings, Ed. Seguin,
Brunton, Frazer, Mrs. Seguin and Miss Ince. In the New York
production Sig. Rocco, Gassier, Barratini, Tiberini, Madame de
la Grange, Madame d'Angri and Madame Morra.

1845. Nov. 22. Mendelssohn's "Scotch Symphony" given by the
Philharmonic Society, New York City, G. Loder conducting.

1845. Dec. 21. Handel's oratorio "Moses in Egypt" given by the
Handel and Haydn Society, Boston.

1846. Jan. 17. Mendelssohn's Pianoforte Concerto in G Minor given
by the Philharmonic Society, New York City, with H. C. Timm as
soloist.

1846. Feb. 14. Spohr's overture to "Faust" given at the
Philharmonic Concerts, Boston.

1846. Mar. 7. Kalliwoda's First Symphony (D minor) given by the
Philharmonic Society, New York City.

1846. Mar. 9. Donizetti's opera "Don Pasquale" presented in
English at the Park Theatre, New York City.

1846. May 20. Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (D minor) given by the
Philharmonic Society of New York at Castle Garden, New York
City.

1846. Steyermark's Orchestra of twenty men visited America and
made their first appearance in New York City.

1846. Oct. 12. Camille Sivori, noted Italian violinist, made his
American debut in a concert at the Broadway Tabernacle, New York
City.

1846. Nov. 21. Berlioz's overture to "King Lear" given by the
Philharmonic Society of New York City. A. Boucher, conductor.

1847. Jan. 4. Donizetti's opera "Linda di Chamounix" presented at
Palmo's Opera House, New York City, with a company including
Clotilde Barili, Mlle. Pico, Benedetti, Sanquirico and Barili.
Rapetti, conductor.

1847. Jan. 9. Deutscher Liederkranz organized in New York City,
with Dr. Ludwig as conductor.

1847.