1859. Aug. 27. Wagner's opera "Lohengrin" presented at the Stadt Theatre, New York City, under Carl Bergmann, with Seidenberg, Pickaneser and Lehmann.
1859. Nov. 7. Verdi's opera "I Vespri Sicilienne" presented at the Academy of Music, New York City, with Brignoli and Colson.
1859. Nov. 24. Operatic début of Adelina Patti at the Academy of Music, New York City, as Lucia, supported by Brignoli.
1859. New French Opera House built in New Orleans, La.
1859. Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore organized his noted band in Boston, Mass.
1860. Jan. 14. Spohr's Double Symphony, for two orchestras, given in Boston.
1860. Jan. 27. Rossini's opera "Otello" presented in New Orleans, La.
1860. Feb. 11. Lachner's "Festival Overture" given by the Philharmonic Society, New York City.
1860. Mar. 3. Beethoven's overture "Die Weihe des Hautes" given by the Philharmonic Society in Boston, Carl Zerrahn conducting.
1860. Dec. 22. Liszt's seventh symphonic poem, "Fest-Klänge," given by the Philharmonic Society, New York City.