Events in Music History in 1870

"Liebeslieder Walzer"

Jan 5 Johannes Brahms' collection of lovesongs, "Liebeslieder Walzer" premieres

  • Mar 18 Antonio Carlos Gomes' "Il Guarany" premieres at La Scala Opera House in Milan, Italy, 1st Brazilian opera successful outside Brazil
  • Mar 19 Antônio Carlos Gomes' opera "Il Guarany" premieres at Teatro La Scala in Milan, Italy

Valkyrie Premieres

Jun 26 Richard Wagner's opera "Valkyrie", second in his Ring Cycle premieres in Munich, featuring "Ride of the Valkyries"

Mahler's 1st Concert

Oct 13 Gustav Mahler (10) gives his 1st public piano concert in Jihlava, Kingdom of Bohemia (now Czech Republic)