1842. Jan. 15. Beethoven's Sixth (Pastoral) Symphony given in Boston, at a concert of the Academy of Music. Also Cherubini's overture to "Les deux Journées."
1842. Feb. 26. C. M. von Weber's "Jubilee" overture given at a concert of the Academy of Music, Boston.
1842. Mar. 20. Spohr's oratorio "The Last Judgment" given in Boston by the Handel and Haydn Society.
1842. Oct. 31. Handel's oratorio "Israel in Egypt" (music by Handel and Rossini) given by the Seguin Opera Company at the Park Theatre, New York City.
1842. Nov. 12. Beethoven's Second Symphony (D) given at the Academy of Music, Boston.
1842. Nov. 22. Handel's oratorio "Acis and Galatea" given by the Seguin Company at the Park Theatre, New York City.
1842. Dec. 7. First concert of the New York Philharmonic Society, given at the Apollo rooms, New York City.
Program:
Beethoven Symphony No. 5 (conducted by U. C. Hill).
Weber, Scene from "Oberon" (Mme. Otto).
Hummel, Quintet for piano and strings.
Weber, Overture to "Oberon" (conducted by Mr. Etienne).
Rossini, Duet from "Armida" (Mme. Otto and C. E. Horn).
Beethoven, Scene from "Fidelio" (C. E. Horn).
Mozart, Aria from "Belmont and Constance" (Mme. Otto).
Kalliwoda, New Overture in D (Conducted by Mr. Timm).
Beethoven's "Eroica" was played at the second concert, Feb. 18, 1843.
There were only three concerts in the first season.
1842. Dec. 13. Rossini's opera "Guillaume Tell" presented by the French Company in New Orleans.
1843. Jan. 7. Haydn's "Military" Symphony (G major) played at the Academy of Music, Boston.