1864day.year
Rossini's Petite messe solennelle is first performed, by twelve singers, two pianists and a harmonium player in a mansion in Paris.
In 1864, Rossini’s Petite messe solennelle debuted privately in Paris, performed by a small ensemble in an intimate setting.
Gioachino Rossini premiered his Petite messe solennelle on March 14, 1864, in Paris.
The work was presented in the salon of Madame Pillet-Will before a select audience.
Twelve singers, two pianists, and a harmonium player delivered the solemn yet melodic mass.
Critics lauded its blend of operatic flair and sacred choral tradition.
Although Rossini had retired from public composition, he conducted this intimate performance himself.
The piece bridged classical balance and romantic expressiveness, securing its place in choral repertoire.
1864
Petite messe solennelle
harmonium
1885day.year
The Mikado, a light opera by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, receives its first public performance at the Savoy Theatre in London.
In 1885, Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera The Mikado premiered at the Savoy Theatre in London, achieving great popular success.
The Mikado opened on March 14, 1885, at London’s Savoy Theatre.
W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan crafted a witty satire set in a fictional Japanese court.
The production’s clever libretto and memorable melodies delighted Victorian audiences.
It ran for 672 performances, setting a new record for comic opera.
Tunes like 'Three Little Maids from School Are We' became instant favorites.
The show helped define the Savoy Opera era and influenced musical theatre for decades.
1885
The Mikado
W. S. Gilbert
Arthur Sullivan
1931day.year
Alam Ara, India's first talking film, is released.
On March 14, 1931, Alam Ara premiered as India’s first sound film, ushering in the era of talkies in Indian cinema.
On March 14, 1931, director Ardeshir Irani released Alam Ara, the first Indian feature film with synchronized sound. The movie enthralled audiences with its musical performances, dialogue, and vibrant storytelling. Alam Ara’s success marked the definitive end of India’s silent film era and triggered a rapid industry-wide shift to sound production. It featured several songs recorded live on set, laying the foundation for the musical tradition that defines Bollywood. Though no known copies survive today, the film’s impact endured in cinema history. Alam Ara set technical and creative benchmarks that shaped the evolution of Indian film for decades.
1931
Alam Ara