Thaïs
Mar 16 Jules Massenet's opera "Thaïs" premieres in Paris, includes piece “Méditation” for violin and orchestra
Bruckner's 5th Symphony
Apr 9 1st performance of Anton Bruckner's 5th Symphony in B in Graz, Austria-Hungary, abridged and re-orchestrated by conductor Franz Schauk without the composer's approval
- Apr 19 Jules Massenet's opera "Werther" premieres in NYC
- May 12 Ludwig Englander's musical "Passing Show" premieres in NYC
Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks
Nov 5 Richard Strauss' tone poem "Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks" premieres
"Prélude à L'apres-Midi d'un Faune"
Dec 22 Claude Debussy's first orchestral masterpiece "Prélude à l'apres-midi d'un faune" premieres in Paris
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