1851. Nov. 15. Mendelssohn's "Italian Symphony" given at a concert of the Musical Fund Society in Tremont Temple, Boston. G. J. Webb conducting.
1851. Dec. 7. American operatic début of Marietta Alboni, great contralto, in "La Cenerentola," with Sangiovanni, Barili and Rovere at the Astor Place Opera House, New York City. She had appeared in concert at Tripler Hall, June 23.
1852. April 17. Mendelssohn's Pianoforte Concerto in D minor, given by the Philharmonic Society, New York City, with W. Scharfenberg as soloist.
1852. Oct. 15. American début of Alfred Jaell, noted pianist, at Tripler Hall, New York City.
1852. Oct. 27. Verdi's opera "Luisa Miller" presented at the Chestnut St. Theatre, Philadelphia, with Caroline Richings and Madame Bishop in the leading parts.
1852. Oct. 29. Camilla Urso, noted violinist, made her American début at a concert in Tripler Hall, New York City.
1852. Nov. 1. Flotow's opera "Martha" given in New York City, with Madame Anna Bishop in the title-rôle, under direction of Bochsa.
1852. Nov. 13. Gade's "Ossian Overture" given by the Philharmonic Society, New York City.
1852. Nov. 20. Music Hall, Boston, dedicated with a concert given by the Handel and Haydn Society and the Musical Fund Society combined.
1852. Dec. 12. Gade's First Symphony (E minor) given by the Germania Orchestra in Boston.