This is one of a series of postings of important classical music dates, from the 17th century to the present. Included are the date and location of the birth and death of composers, and the premiere date and location of the first public performance of works. When the premiere date and location is unknown, the date or year of completion of the work is given. Though reasonably comprehensive, this is a subjective list, so the choice of composers and works is mine. If you find any errors, or if you can offer a premiere date and location for a work where only the completion date or year is listed, please post a comment here.
2010
April 22 – Double Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Orchestra by Philip Glass (1937-) was first performed in The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
November 2 – Rudolf Barshai (1924-2010) died in Basel, Switzerland
2011
Alma Deutscher (2005-) completed Piano Sonata in E-flat Major
Amanda Harberg (1973-) completed Concerto for Viola and Orchestra
December 15 – Krasimir Kyurkchiyski (1936-2011) died in Sofia, Bulgaria
2016
May 5 – Isao Tomita (1932-2016) died in Tokyo, Japan
July 27 – Einojuhani Rautavaara (1929-2016) died in Helsinki, Finland
2017
January 21 – Veljo Tormis (1930-2017) died in Tallinn, Estonia
2018
Alma Deutscher (2005-) completed I Think of You, for piano
Alma Deutscher (2005-) completed In Memoriam (from Piano Concerto, 2nd movement: Adagio), for piano
2019
Alma Deutscher (2005-) completed Impromptu in C minor, “The Chase”, for piano
Alma Deutscher (2005-) completed Siren Sounds Waltz, for piano
Alma Deutscher (2005-) completed Sixty Minutes Polka, for piano
Alma Deutscher (2005-) completed The Lonely Pine-Tree, for piano
Alma Deutscher (2005-) completed “The Star of Hope” (from the opera Cinderella), for piano
Alma Deutscher (2005-) completed “When the Day Falls Into Darkness” (from the opera Cinderella), for piano
February 17 – Deux Sérénades, for violin and orchestra, by Einojuhani Rautavaara (1929-2016) was first performed in Paris, France
February 20 – Dominick Argento (1927-2019) died in Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 10 – “Inferno” (Part 1 of Dante) by Thomas Adès (1971-) was first performed in Los Angeles, California
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