1872. May 30. Rubinstein's humoresque "Don Quixote," given in New York City, by Theodore Thomas.
1872. Aug. 1. Raff's overture to "Dame Kobold," and
1872. Sept. 17. Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries" given by Theodore Thomas, in New York City.
1872. Sept. 23. Anton Rubinstein, great Russian pianist, and Henri Wieniawski, noted violinist, made their American début at Steinway Hall, New York City, and then toured the country.
1872. Sept. 30. American début of Pauline Lucca, noted soprano, as Selika in "L'Africaine" at the Academy of Music, New York City, under Maretzek.
1872. Nov. 22. Ambroise Thomas's opera "Mignon" presented at the Academy of Music, New York City, with Christine Nilsson and Capoul in the leading parts.
1872. Dec. 3. Liszt's eleventh symphonic poem, "The Battle of the Huns" (Hunnenschlacht), given at a concert in Boston, by Theodore Thomas.
1872. Dec. 14. Raff's Fourth Symphony (in G) given by the Philharmonic Society, New York City.
1872. Second Peace Jubilee held in Boston.
1872. Orpheus Club (male chorus) formed in Philadelphia.