1908. Dec. 8. Gustav Mahler's Second Symphony (C minor) given by the Symphony Society in New York City, conducted by the composer.
1908. Dec. 10. Scriabin's fourth symphony "Ecstasy" given by the Russian Symphony Orchestra in New York City.
1908. Dec. 10. American début of Mischa Elman, violinist, playing Chaikovsky's Violin Concerto.
1908. Dec. 11. Rubinstein's Pianoforte Fantasia in C major (Op. 84) given by the New York Philharmonic Society with Josef Lhevinne as soloist.
1908. Dec. 12. Noren's "Kaleidoscope" (theme and variations) given by the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
1908. Dec. 17. Puccini's opera "Le Villi" presented at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York City.
1908. Dec. 19. Pierné's cantata "The Children of Bethlehem" given at a Young Peoples Concert in New York City. Frank Damrosch, conductor.
1908. Dec. 19. Rubinstein's Fifth Piano Concerto (E flat major) given by the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
1908. Seattle (Wash.) Symphony Orchestra organized, with Michael Kegrizi as conductor.
1908. Signor Gatti-Casazza engaged as manager of the Metropolitan Opera House, New York City.