October 5

Events in Music on October 5

1762 Opera "Orfeo Ed Euridice" by Christoph Willibald Gluck is first produced in Vienna in front of Empress Maria Theresa.

Music History

1823 Carl Maria von Weber visits Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven — Composer Ludwig van Beethoven

1944 Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg's musical "Bloomer Girl" premieres in NYC
1946 "Yours Is My Heart" closes at Shubert Theater NYC after 36 performances
1950 "Pardon Our French" opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 100 performances
1962 The Beatles release their first record, "Love Me Do"

Music History

1963 Little Richard joins Everly Brothers Tour

Phil Everly — Singer Phil Everly

Little Richard — Singer-Songwriter and Rock 'n' Roll Pioneer Little Richard

Album Release

1973 "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" 7th studio album by Elton John is released

Elton John — Singer Elton John

1977 "Hair" opens at Biltmore Theater NYC for 43 performances

Music Awards

1994 28th Country Music Association Award: Vince Gill & Pam Tillis wins

Vince Gill — Country Singer Vince Gill

1995 "Company" opens at Criterion Theater NYC for 68 performances

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