1866 in music - Definition and Overview

See also: 1865 in music, other events of 1866, 1867 in music and the list of 'years in music'.

Events

• Bedrich Smetana's opera Prodana Nevesta (The Bartered Bride) debuts in Prague at the Provisional Theater (May 30)
• Jacques Offenbach's operetta La Vie Parisienne debuts in Paris's Palais Royale (October 21)
• Ambroise Thomas's opera Mignon debuts in Paris at the Opéra-Comique (November 17)

Published popular music

• "Come Back To Erin" w.m. Claribel
• "When You and I Were Young, Maggie" by James A. Butterfield & George Washington Johnson
• "Write Me A Letter Home"     w.m. Will S. Hays

Musical theater

• La Belle Hélène (Lyrics: Henri Meilhac & Ludovic Halévy Music: Jacques Offenbach) London production opened at the Adelphi Theatre on June 30

Births

• April 1 - Ferruccio Busoni, pianist, composer
• June 30 - Harry Tally

Deaths