1886. Dec. 23. Dvořák's "Slavonic Rhapsodie" (Op. 45) given by the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
1886. Dec. 30. Massé's opera "Galatea" presented at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, by Arthur Mees.
1886. The American Opera Company established in New York City, by Mrs. Jeannette Thurber, with Theodore Thomas as conductor. Lasted two seasons.
1886. Norfolk Festivals of the Litchfield County (Conn.) Choral Union commenced.
1886. American Conservatory of Music established in Chicago, by J. J. Hattstaedt.
1886. Chicago Symphony Orchestra organized with Hans Balatka as director.
1887. Jan. 3. Goldmark's opera "Merlin" presented at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, under Walter Damrosch.
1887. Jan. 15. A. Krug's symphonic prologue to "Otello" given by the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
1887. Jan. 15. The music of Delibes's ballet "Coppelia" given in New York City, by Theodore Thomas.
1887. Feb. 19. Saint-Saëns's Third Symphony (C minor) given by Theodore Thomas, in New York City.