August 7, 1868:
Granville Bantock is born in London, United Kingdom, the first of four children born to George Granville Bantock, noted surgeon and gynecologist, and Sophia Elizabeth Ransome, the daughter of a chemist.
October 25, 1892:
Caedmar, an opera by Granville Bantock (24) to words of Corder, is performed for the first time, in the Olympic Theatre, London.
December 15, 1896:
A concert is given in Queen’s Hall, London of seven young British composers, organized by one of them, Granville Bantock (28). It is an attempt to further the cause of contemporary British music. It is not successful.
March 9, 1898:
Granville Bantock (29) marries Helena von Schweitzer, daughter of a German aristocrat.
July 16, 1899:
Two works for small orchestra by Edward Elgar (42) are performed for the first time, in an all-Elgar concert in New Brighton, conducted by the composer: Minuet op.21 and Three Characteristic Pieces op.10. This concert, organized by Granville Bantock (30), begins a lifelong friendship between Elgar and Bantock.
December 2, 1905:
On his first visit to Britain, at the invitation of Granville Bantock (37), Jean Sibelius (39) conducts his Symphony no.1 and Finlandia in Liverpool.
January 18, 1908:
Brigg Fair, an orchestral work by Frederick Delius (45), is performed for the first time, in Liverpool, conducted by Granville Bantock (39).
March 23, 1908:
A letter to The Times of London announces the formation of The Musical League to promote the exchange of ideas among composers and musicians, and hold an annual festival. The president is Edward Elgar (50), the vice president is Frederick Delius (46). Other members include Granville Bantock (39) and Alexander Mackenzie.
April 9, 1908:
Four sections from Sappho for voice and orchestra by Granville Bantock (39) to words of Sappho (tr.Wharton) are performed for the first time, in Queen’s Hall, London, conducted by the composer. The four sections are Prelude, Stand Face to Face, Friend, The Moon Has Set, and Bridal Song.
October 6, 1908:
Incidental music to Euripides’ (tr. Murray) play Hippolytus by Granville Bantock (40) is performed for the first time, in the Gaity Theatre, Manchester.
July 15, 1909:
Incidental music to Sophocles’ play Electra by Granville Bantock (40) is performed for the first time, in London.
May 24, 1911:
Dante and Beatrice, a symphonic poem by Granville Bantock (42), is performed for the first time, in Glasgow, under the direction of the composer.
June 16, 1911:
Songs of Sunset, for mezzo-soprano, baritone, chorus, and orchestra by Frederick Delius (49) to words of Dowson, is performed for the first time, in Queen’s Hall, London. Reviews are generally good. In attendance is the composer, with Granville Bantock (42).
February 14, 1914:
Vanity of Vanities, a choral symphony by Granville Bantock (45), is performed for the first time, in Liverpool.
January 17, 1916:
The Hebridean Symphony by Granville Bantock (47) is performed for the first time, in Glasgow.
March 11, 1918:
Incidental music to Barber’s play The Cortege by Granville Bantock (49) entitled Music for a Harlequinade is performed for the first time, in London.
April 19, 1918:
Incidental music to Wilde’s play Salome by Granville Bantock (49) is performed for the first time, in London.
April 7, 1919:
Incidental music to Bennet’s play Judith by Granville Bantock (50) is performed for the first time, in Devonshire Park, Eastbourne.
December 9, 1919:
The Great God Pan, a choral ballet by Granville Bantock (51), is performed for the first time, in St. Andrew’s Hall, Glasgow.
September 27, 1924:
The Seal Woman, an opera by Granville Bantock (56) to words of Kennedy-Fraser, is performed for the first time, in Birmingham.
December 26, 1926:
Incidental music to Shakespeare’s play Macbeth by Granville Bantock (58) is performed for the first time, in London.
November 23, 1928:
Pilgrim’s Progress, an oratorio by Granville Bantock (60), is performed for the first time, in London.
March 8, 1936:
The Pagan Symphony by Granville Bantock (67) is performed for the first time, in London.
July 15, 1938:
Incidental music to Coburn’s play Fairy Gold by Granville Bantock (69) is performed for the first time, at the Liverpool College for Girls.
October 16, 1946:
Granville Bantock dies in London, United Kingdom, of pneumonia, aged 78 years, two months, and nine days. The ashes of his mortal remains will be housed at Golders Green Crematorium, London.