1858. Nov. 23. Mozart's opera "Nozze di Figaro" presented in Italian at the Academy of Music, New York City, with Carl Formes as Figaro, supported by Madame von Berkel, Ghioni, Piccolomini, etc.
1858. Nov. 28. Gade's Fifth Symphony given by the Philharmonic Society, New York.
1858. The Mendelssohn Quintet organized in Boston—August Fries, first violin, Francis Riha, second violin, Edward Lehman, viola and flute, Thomas Ryan, viola and clarinet, Wulf Fries, violoncello. This was a pioneer organization in Chamber Music, and traveled extensively for many years.
1858. The French Opera Company from New Orleans appeared in Chicago.
1859. Feb. 26. Mozart's Pianoforte Concerto in E flat major given at the Philharmonic concerts, Boston, with B. J. Lang as soloist.
1859. Mar. 26. Schumann's Pianoforte Concerto in A minor (Op. 54) given by the Philharmonic Society, New York City, with S. B. Mills as soloist.
1859. Mar. 26. Beethoven's music to Goethe's drama "Egmont" given entire at the Philharmonic Concerts, Boston, with readings from the drama by Mrs. Barrow.
1859. April 4. Wagner's opera "Tannhäuser" presented at the Stadt Theatre, New York City, under Carl Bergmann, with Madame Seidenberg as Elizabeth, Pickaneser as Tannhäuser, Lehmann as Wolfram, and the Arion Society as chorus.
1859. April 20. Liszt's symphonic poem "Les Préludes" given by the Philharmonic Society, New York City.
1859. May 25. Donizetti's opera "Il Poliuto" presented at the Academy of Music, New York City, with Piccolomini, Brignoli, Barili.