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John Philip Sousa – Chris and the Wonderful Lamp, premiere in New York City, January 1. Giacomo Puccini – Tosca, premièred at the Teatro Constanzi in Rome, January 14. Jan Blockx – Thyl Uylenspiegel, premièred in Brussels, January 18. Alexander von Zemlinsky – Es war einmal, premièred in Vienna Opera, January 22.
Elton John's "Candle in the Wind 1997" was the best-selling single in the UK during the 20th century. This is a list based on estimated sales between 1952 (the first charts) and the end of 1999. Availability of sales figures, particularly in earlier decades, means that there is a great deal of uncertainty over the accuracy of these estimates. Singles are a type of music release defined by the ...
19 August – The first performance of the Pelléas et Mélisande suite, compiled from incidental music written in 1897 by William Wallace, takes place at The Tower, New Brighton. [1] 2 October – The Soldier’s Tent for baritone and orchestra by Hubert Parry is performed for the first time, in Birmingham. [4]
Contents. Music history of the United States (1900–1940) Music in the United States underwent many shifts and developments from 1900 to 1940. The country survived both World War I and the Great Depression before entering World War II in December 1941. Americans endured great loss and hardship but found hope and encouragement in music.
1820–1849. 1850–1879. 1880–1919. 1920–1949. 1950–1969. 1970–present. Music history of the United States. Colonial era – to the Civil War – During the Civil War – Late 19th century – 1900–1940 – 1950s – 1960s – 1970s – 1980s. This is a timeline of music in the United States from 1880 to 1919.
Category. : 1900s songs. Songs written or first produced in the decade 1900s, i.e the years 1900 to 1909 .
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The "Great American Songbook" is the canon of the most important and influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century that have stood the test of time in their life and legacy. Often referred to as "American Standards", the songs published during the Golden Age of this genre include those popular and enduring ...