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.
1791
March 11 – Symphony No. 96 in D major, Hob. I/96 “Miracle” by Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was first performed in London, England
June 23 – Ave verum corpus, motet in D major, K. 618, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was first performed in Baden bei Wien, Austria
December 5 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) died in Vienna, Austria
1792
February 29 – Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) was born in Pesaro, Italy
March 23 – Symphony No. 94 in G major, Hob. I/94 “Surprise” by Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was first performed in London, England
1793
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) completed Piano Sonata “Un piccolo divertimento” (Variations) in F minor, Hob XVII: 6
1795
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) wrote Rondo a Capriccio in G major, now known as “Rage Over a Lost Penny”, op. 129
February 2 – Symphony No. 102 in B♭ major, Hob. I/102 by Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was first performed in London, England
1797
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) completed String Quartet in G major, op. 76, no. 1, Hob. III:75
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) completed String Quartet in C major, op. 76, no. 3, Hob. III:77 “Emperor”
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) completed String Quartet in B♭ major, op. 76, no. 4, Hob. III:78 “Sunrise”
January 31 – Franz Schubert (1797-1828) was born in Vienna, Austria
1798
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) completed Romance No. 2 in F major for violin and orchestra, op. 50
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) completed Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, op. 13 “Pathétique”