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February 1892 in Music History

Events in Music

Werther Premieres

Feb 16 Opera "Werther" by Jules Massenet premieres in Vienna

Jules Massenet
Composer Jules Massenet

Birthdays in Music

  • Feb 1 Rudolf Mengelberg, Dutch composer and musicologist (Amsterdam Concert Hall), born in Krefeld, Germany (d. 1959)
  • Feb 14 Nikolaj A. Orloff, Russian-British pianist (Chopin), born in Yelets, Oryol Governorate, Russian Empire (d. 1964)

Deaths in Music

  • Feb 11 Erik Anthon Valdemar Siboni, Danish organist and composer, dies at 63

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