1793. A "Cecilia Society" was in existence at this time in Newport, R. I.
1794. Paisiello's opera "The Barber of Seville" (English version) was played in Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and elsewhere.
1794. Mrs. Oldmixon, a noted singer, made her first appearance in America at the Chestnut St. Theatre, Philadelphia, in "Robin Hood."
1796. April 18. "The Archers of Switzerland," an opera by B. Carr, produced in New York City. It is claimed by some authorities that this was the first American opera.
1796. July. Gluck's overture to "Iphegénie en Aulide," and Haydn's "Stabat Mater," given in Charleston, S. C., with an orchestra of about thirty instruments. Mrs. Pownall, J. H. Harris and Mr. Bergman, soloists.
1796. Dec. 19. Production in New York City of "Edwin and Angelina," music by Pellesier. Also said to be the first opera of American composition. (Carr was English, Pellesier French.)
1797. Anniversary meeting of the Concord (N. H.) Musical Society.
1797. Jan. 25. First recorded performance in America of Grétry's opera, "Richard Coeur de Lion," given at the Federal St. Theatre, Boston.
1798. Columbia Garden Summer Concerts established in New York. Lasted till 1800.
1798. Concerts are on record as having been given at Albany, N. Y., April 18; New Brunswick, N. J., Dec. 11; Trenton, N. J., Dec. 18; also an interesting group in Salem, Mass., by Gottlieb Graupner.