Events in Music History in April 1945

Metamorphosen

Apr 12 Richard Strauss completes his "Metamorphosen"

Carousel

Apr 19 Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's musical "Carousel" opens at the Majestic Theatre, NYC; runs for 890 performances

Rubberlegs

Apr 24 Miles Davis makes recording debut with the Herbie Fields Orchestra, backing singer "Rubberlegs" Wilson, at Savoy Records Studio, Newark, New Jersey