Events in Music History in November 1985

  • Nov 5 Paul Schierhorn's rock musical "The News" opens at Helen Hayes Theater, NYC; runs for 4 performances
  • Nov 9 Paul Schierhorn's rock musical "The News" closes at Helen Hayes Theater, NYC, after 4 performances

Diamond's 9th Symphony

Nov 17 David Diamond's 9th Symphony, dedicated to Dmitri Mitropoulos, premieres with the American Symphony Orchestra conducted by Leonard Bernstein

Spies Like Us

Nov 18 Paul McCartney releases film theme single "Spies Like Us"