1864. The first complete performance of Haydn's oratorio, "The Seasons" given in Boston, under the direction of B. J. Lang.
1864. Nov. 4. American début of Jennie van Zandt, as Gilda in "Rigoletto" at the Academy of Music, New York City.
1864. Nov. 25. Donizetti's opera "Don Sebastian" presented at the Academy of Music, New York City.
1864. Dec. 3. Lachner's Suite in D minor given by Theodore Thomas, in New York City, also the second part of Berlioz' dramatic symphony "Romeo et Juliette."
1864. Great Band Festival in New Orleans, La., under P. S. Gilmore.
1865. Jan. 13. Bach's Toccata in F given in New York City by Theodore Thomas.
1865. Feb. 18. Raff's symphony "An das Vaterland," and Beethoven's Triple Concerto, for piano, violin and cello, given in New York City by Theodore Thomas.
1865. Feb. 18. Beethoven's Second Pianoforte Concerto (B flat) given by the Brooklyn Philharmonic Society.
1865. Feb. 24. Verdi's opera "La Forza del Destino" presented in New York City, with Carozzi-Zucchi, Massimiliani and Bellini.
1865. Mar. 4. Hohnstock's overture, "Hail Columbia," given by Theodore Thomas in Brooklyn, N. Y.