1600day.year
Euridice, the earliest surviving opera, receives its première performance, beginning the Baroque period.
In 1600, Jacopo Peri's Euridice premiered in Florence, marking the first surviving opera and launching the Baroque musical era.
Euridice featured music by Jacopo Peri and a libretto by Ottavio Rinuccini, first performed at the court of Duke Ferdinand I de' Medici. The work blended spoken-style recitative with melodic song, forging a new genre that combined drama and music. Its debut on October 6, 1600, is often cited as the dawn of the operatic tradition. While earlier experiments existed, Euridice is the earliest complete opera score to have survived. The piece influenced subsequent composers, including Claudio Monteverdi, and set conventions for storytelling through music. Its success ushered in the rich expressiveness and ornamentation that define Baroque art and culture.
1600
Euridice
Baroque period
1898day.year
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, the largest American music fraternity, is founded at the New England Conservatory of Music.
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, a prominent American music fraternity, is founded at the New England Conservatory of Music.
On October 6, 1898, a group of music students at the New England Conservatory of Music formed Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
Originally founded to foster brotherhood and musical growth, it became the largest collegiate music fraternity in the U.S.
The fraternity promoted music education, performance, and leadership among its members.
Early alumni included influential composers, performers, and educators who shaped American musical culture.
Phi Mu Alpha’s national programs expanded to support scholarships, community outreach, and music advocacy.
The organization’s rituals and traditions reflect its dedication to camaraderie and artistic excellence.
Today, it continues to inspire musicians and strengthen the role of music in society.
1898
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
New England Conservatory of Music
1927day.year
Opening of The Jazz Singer, the first prominent "talkie" movie.
The Jazz Singer premiered on October 6, 1927, introducing synchronized dialogue to motion pictures as the first major 'talkie'.
On October 6, 1927, Warner Bros. released The Jazz Singer, starring Al Jolson, as the first feature-length film with synchronized sound and spoken dialogue. The movie featured musical performances interwoven with dramatic scenes, revolutionizing audience expectations. Its success signaled the end of the silent film era and triggered a rapid transition to sound throughout Hollywood. Filmmakers and studios raced to adopt new audio technology, reshaping production techniques and theater equipment. The Jazz Singer’s cultural impact forever transformed cinema and popular entertainment.
1927
The Jazz Singer
2022day.year
Annie Ernaux is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
French writer Annie Ernaux wins the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature for her powerful explorations of memory, identity, and social class.
Annie Ernaux was awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature, becoming the 17th French recipient and the first Frenchwoman since 2008. Born in 1940 in Normandy, she rose to fame with her autobiographical novels blending personal memory and social commentary. Works such as La Place (1983) and Les Années (2008) chronicle her family’s history and broader societal changes in postwar France. The Nobel committee praised her for a “courageous” style and “clinical” depiction of her inner experiences and the nuances of class and gender. Ernaux’s writing has been celebrated for its stark honesty and innovative narrative technique. The award highlighted the importance of memoir and autobiographical literature. International readership and translations of her works grew following the prize announcement. Ernaux’s recognition sparked renewed interest in contemporary French letters.
2022
Annie Ernaux
awarded
Nobel Prize in Literature