September 14, 1760:
Luigi Carlo Zanobi Salvadore Maria Cherubini is born at 20 via Fiesolana in Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany, the tenth of twelve children born to Bartolomeo Cherubini, maestro al cembalo at the Teatro della Pergola in Florence. (The date of Cherubini’s birth may be 8 September)
October 22, 1773:
Amore artigiano, an intermezzo by Luigi Cherubini (13), is performed for the first time, in Teatro San Domenico, Fiesole.
September 27, 1774:
La pubblica felicità, a cantata by Luigi Cherubini (14), is performed for the first time, in the Florence Cathedral.
August 23, 1775:
Mass in C by Luigi Cherubini (14) is performed for the first time, in Florence.
March 17, 1776:
A rondo, duet and aria buffa by Luigi Cherubini (15) are performed for the first time, at the Accademia degli Ingegnosi, Florence.
August 3, 1776:
A Mass by Luigi Cherubini (15) is performed for the first time, in Comagnia di San Niccolò, Florence.
July 15, 1777:
A Te Deum by Luigi Cherubini (16) is performed for the first time, in Florence.
February 16, 1778:
An untitled intermezzo by Luigi Cherubini (17) is performed for the first time, in Teatro di Serviti, Florence.
January 25, 1782:
Armida abbandonata, an opera seria by Luigi Cherubini (21) to words of Vituri after Durandi, De Rogatis and Tasso, is performed for the first time, in Teatro La Pergola, Florence.
April 16, 1782:
Adriano in Siria, an opera seria by Luigi Cherubini (21) to words of Metastasio, is performed for the first time, in Teatro degli Armeni, Livorno.
September 8, 1782:
Luigi Cherubini’s (22) opera Mesenzio, rè d’Eturia, to words of Casorri is performed for the first time, in Teatro La Pergola, Florence.
August 26, 1784:
Il trionfo dell’Arno, a cantata by Luigi Cherubini (23), is performed for the first time, in Volterra.
December 26, 1784:
L’Idalide, an opera seria by Luigi Cherubini (24) to words of Moretti, is performed for the first time, in Teatro La Pergola, Florence.
January 10, 1785:
In an attack on the idea of pasticcio, an article in the London Morning Post advises a young composer at the King’s Theatre, Luigi Cherubini (24), to “collate less and compose more.” The next opera he conducts will be his own La finta principessa.
April 2, 1785:
La finta principessa, an opera buffa by Luigi Cherubini (24) to words of Livigni, is performed for the first time, in King’s Theatre, London.
March 30, 1786:
Il Giulio Sabino, an opera seria by Luigi Cherubini (25) to words after Giovanni, is performed for the first time, in King’s Theatre, London. It receives only one performance, and Cherubini will shortly leave for Paris.
January 13, 1787:
A tanto amore, an aria for a production of Domenico Cimarosa’s (37) Giannina e Bernardone by Luigi Cherubini (26) is performed for the first time, in London.
January 12, 1788:
Ifigenia in Aulide, an opera seria by Luigi Cherubini (27) to words of Moretti, is performed for the first time, in Teatro Regio, Turin.
December 2, 1788:
Démophon, a tragédie lyrique by Luigi Cherubini (28) to words of Marmontel after Metastasio, is performed for the first time, at the Paris Opéra. It is not successful.
October 31, 1789:
Several arias and a chorus by Luigi Cherubini (29) are performed for the first time, in a production of Giovanni Paisiello’s (49) La molinarella, in the Théâtre de Monsieur, Paris.
December 11, 1789:
Se il duol che il cor m’affana, an aria for a production of Guglielmi’s La pastorella nobile by Luigi Cherubini (29) is performed for the first time, in Théâtre de Monsieur, Paris.
May 29, 1790:
Two arias for Guglielmi’s Le due gemelle by Luigi Cherubini (29) are performed for the first time, in Paris.
June 30, 1790:
Three pieces for Pasquale Anfossi’s (63) I Viaggiatori felici by Luigi Cherubini (29) are performed for the first time, in Paris.
February 22, 1791:
Penso, rifletto, an aria for Matin y Soler’s Il burbero di buon cuore by Luigi Cherubini (30) is performed for the first time, in Théâtre De Monsieur, Paris.
April 7, 1791:
Two pieces for Giovanni Paisiello’s (50) Il tamburo notturno by Luigi Cherubini (30) are performed for the first time, in Théâtre De Monsieur, Paris.
May 24, 1791:
Incidental music to a play by Pujoulx, La mort de Mirabeau by Luigi Cherubini (30) is performed for the first time, in the Théâtre De Monsieur, Paris.
June 1, 1791:
Ti rasserena o cara, a sextet for Gazzaniga’s Le vendemmie by Luigi Cherubini (30), is performed for the first time, in the Théâtre De Monsieur, Paris.
July 18, 1791:
Luigi Cherubini’s (30) heroic comedy Lodoïska to words of Fillette-Loraux after Louvet de Couvrai, is performed for the first time, in the Théâtre Feydeau. The work is an unqualified success. André-Ernest-Modeste Grétry (50) thanks the composer publicly “in the name of art.”
March 29, 1792:
Luigi Cherubini (31) signs a contract to become music director of the Opéra-Comique, Paris.
February 26, 1794:
Le congrès des rois, a pasticcio with music by Luigi Cherubini (33), André-Ernest-Modeste Grétry (53), Étienne-Nicolas Méhul (30) and nine others to words of Desmaillots (pseud. of Eve), is performed for the first time, in the Théâtre Favart, Paris. It will be banned after two performances.
April 12, 1794:
Luigi Cherubini (33) marries Anne Cécile Tourette, daughter of a countertenor, first in a civil ceremony and then a religious ceremony in the basement of a house in Paris by a priest in hiding.
September 21, 1794:
For the ceremony at the interment of the earthly remains of Jean Paul Marat in the Panthéon (replacing those of Mirabeau), two works by Luigi Cherubini (34) are given their first performance: Hymne au Panthéon for chorus and orchestra to words of Chénier, and Hymne à la fraternité for solo voice, chorus and orchestra to words of Desorgues.
December 13, 1794:
Luigi Cherubini’s (34) opéra comique Eliza, ou Le voyage aux glaciers du Mont St. Bernard, to words of Saint-Cyr, is performed for the first time, in Théâtre Feydeau, Paris.
July 3, 1795:
Luigi Cherubini (34) and the Théâtre Feydeau agree to a change in his contract. In lieu of a salary increase, Cherubini will receive his copyright privileges for all works he composes for them henceforth.
August 3, 1795:
The Paris Conservatoire is founded by the National Convention through the joining of the Institut national de musique and the École nationale de chant et de déclamation. Five inspectors of instruction are appointed: François-Joseph Gossec (61), André-Ernest-Modeste Grétry (54), Luigi Cherubini (34), Étienne-Nicolas Méhul (32), and Jean-François Le Sueur.
May 29, 1796:
Hymne à la victoire for chorus by Luigi Cherubini (35) to words of Carbon de Flins is performed for the first time, in Paris.
March 13, 1797:
Médée, an opéra comique by Luigi Cherubini (36) to words of Hoffman, is performed for the first time, in Théâtre Feydeau, Paris. It is fairly successful.
October 1, 1797:
Hymne et marche funèbre for three solo voices, chorus and orchestra by Luigi Cherubini (37) to words of Chénier is performed for the first time, on the Champ de Mars, Paris for a celebration in memory of General Louis Lazare Hoche. The very popular General Hoche died two weeks ago of natural causes while with the army in Germany.
July 25, 1798:
L’hôtellerie portugaise, an opéra-comique by Luigi Cherubini (37) to words of Saint-Aignan, is performed for the first time, in Théâtre Feydeau, Paris. It is a complete flop, will be completely rewritten, and flop again.
September 4, 1798:
Ode sur le 18 fructidor by Luigi Cherubini (38) to words of Andrieux is performed for the first time, in Paris.
February 23, 1799:
La punition, an opéra comique by Luigi Cherubini (38) to words of Desfaucherets, is performed for the first time, in Théâtre Feydeau, Paris. It is not well received, will be reworked and presented again with more successful results.
March 30, 1799:
Hymne pour la fête de la Jeunesse for tenor and chorus by Luigi Cherubini (38) to words of Parny is performed for the first time, in Paris.
May 29, 1799:
Hymne pour la fête de la reconnaissance for solo voice, chorus and orchestra by Luigi Cherubini (38) to words of Mahérault is performed for the first time, in Paris. It is Cherubini’s last occasional work for the revolution.
September 16, 1799:
Cher aux amours, a funeral hymn in memory of General Barthélemy Catherine Joubert by Luigi Cherubini (39) to words of Chaussard, is performed for the first time, in Paris. The music is a reworking of his music in honor of General Hoche of two years ago. General Joubert died a last month at the Battle of Novi. See 1 October 1797.
January 16, 1800:
Les deux journées, ou Le porteur d’eau, a comédie lyrique by Luigi Cherubini (39) to words of Bouilly, is performed for the first time, at the Théâtre Feydeau, Paris. It is an enormous success with press and public.
March 14, 1800:
Epicure, an opéra composed by Luigi Cherubini (39) and Étienne-Nicolas Méhul (36) to words of Demoustier, is performed for the first time, at the Théâtre Favart, Paris. The hostility of the audience is heard even before the final curtain. The poetry is found faulty, the music praised.
October 4, 1803:
Anacréon, ou L’amour fugitif, an opera-ballet by Luigi Cherubini (43) to words of Mendouze, is performed for the first time, at the Paris Opéra. It receives five performances and is not performed again.
December 18, 1804:
Achille à Scyros, a ballet pantomime by Luigi Cherubini (44), is performed for the first time, at the Paris Opéra.
December 21, 1804:
The Requiem of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (†13) is performed in France for the first time, in the Church of Saint-Germain l’Auxerrois, directed by Luigi Cherubini (64).
June 26, 1805:
The Paris Conservatoire grants its membership diploma to Franz Joseph Haydn (73). In late July, Luigi Cherubini (44) will carry this, a membership medal and a letter from L’Institut National to Haydn in Vienna. Cherubini and his wife depart Paris today to produce two operas in Vienna.
July 13, 1805:
Luigi Cherubini (44) reaches Berlin from Paris.
July 18, 1805:
Luigi Cherubini (44) departs Berlin for Vienna.
July 27, 1805:
Luigi Cherubini (44) reaches Vienna from Berlin.
July 30, 1805:
Three days after arriving in Vienna, Luigi Cherubini (44) conducts a performance of Les Deux Journées. The composer’s reputation precedes him, several of his operas having been performed in the city, and the day is a success with public and press.
November 20, 1805:
Leonore (Fidelio), an opera by Ludwig van Beethoven (34) to words of Sonnleithner after Bouilly, is performed for the first time, in the Theater an der Wien, Vienna with the Leonore Overture no.2 . Those few who review the work are unimpressed. The hall includes some French officers. Many of the Viennese aristocrats, traditional supporters of the composer, have fled the city. As a result, the work is not a success and enjoys only two more performances. One interested audience member is Luigi Cherubini (45). See 29 March 1806 and 23 May 1814.
December 4, 1805:
A private performance in honor of Napoléon is given at Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna directed by Luigi Cherubini (45). 300 political and military men of Napoléon’s staff and government attend. At the conclusion, Napoléon rises and leaves without applauding or acknowledging the music.
February 24, 1806:
During Luigi Cherubini’s (45) visit to Vienna, Franz Joseph Haydn (73) dedicates his Symphony no.103 to him, noting this on the autograph manuscript and handing it to him.
February 25, 1806:
Faniska, an opéra comique by Luigi Cherubini (45) to words of Sonnleithner after Pixérécourt, is performed for the first time, in the Kärntnertortheater, Vienna directed by the composer. The audience includes Emperor Franz and the royal family, Franz Joseph Haydn (72) and Ludwig van Beethoven (35). It is a great success and will receive 28 performances.
March 9, 1806:
After seven months in the city, Luigi Cherubini (45) departs Vienna to return to Paris.
April 1, 1806:
Luigi Cherubini (45) arrives back in Paris after an absence of nine months.
November 22, 1808:
Two movements of the Messe de Chimay by Luigi Cherubini (48) for three solo voices, solo flute, five winds and strings are performed for the first time, in the village church of Chimay.
November 30, 1809:
Pimmalione, a dramma lirico by Luigi Cherubini (49) to words of Vestris after Rousseau and Sografi, is performed for the first time, privately, in the Palais des Tuileries, Paris. Legend has it that Emperor Napoléon resolves to divorce his wife during this performance.
September 1, 1810:
Le crescendo, an opéra bouffon by Luigi Cherubini (49) to words of Sewrin (pseud. of de Bassompierre), is performed for the first time, at the Théâtre Feydeau, Paris. It is not well received due to the libretto.
October 14, 1810:
Two vocal trios by Luigi Cherubini (50) are performed for the first time, at Chimay.
May 26, 1812:
Luigi Cherubini (51) resigns as a member of the Jury of the Académie imperiale de musique.
December 16, 1812:
A cantata for “La Goguette” by Luigi Cherubini (52) is performed in Paris at a meeting of that singing society.
April 6, 1813:
Les abenceráges, ou L’étendard de Grenade, an opéra lyrique by Luigi Cherubini (52) to words of Jouy after Florian, is performed for the first time, at the Paris Opéra. The premiere is attended by the Emperor with his wife, shortly before departing for the east. It is moderately successful.
February 2, 1814:
Luigi Cherubini (53) is named a lieutenant in the “corps de musique” of the National Guard in Paris.
March 7, 1814:
Luigi Cherubini’s (53) Chant guerrier is performed for the first time, as part of the patriotic play La Rançon de Du Guesclin by Arnault, in Paris.
August 29, 1814:
A cantata in honor of King Louis XVIII by Luigi Cherubini (53) to words of de Millevois is performed for the first time, in Paris.
December 7, 1814:
Luigi Cherubini (54) is named a Chévalier of the Legion of Honor by King Louis XVIII.
December 28, 1814:
The Royal Philharmonic Society of London votes to commission Luigi Cherubini (54) for a symphony, an overture and an Italian vocal piece.
February 25, 1815:
Luigi Cherubini (54) departs Paris to present his new compositions to the Royal Philharmonic Society in London.
April 3, 1815:
Luigi Cherubini (54) conducts the premiere of his Overture in G with the Royal Philharmonic Society in London.
May 1, 1815:
Luigi Cherubini (54) conducts the premiere of his Symphony in D with the Royal Philharmonic Society in London.
August 25, 1815:
Choeur et couplets pour la St. Louis and Vive le roi! for solo voice and piano to words of Desaugiers by Luigi Cherubini (54) are performed for the first time, in Paris in honor of King Louis XVIII on his birthday.
April 29, 1816:
Inno alla primavera, a cantata for four solo voices and orchestra by Luigi Cherubini (55) to words of Vestri, is performed for the first time, in London. This is the last of his commissions from the Royal Philharmonic Society and was intended for last year when the composer was present, but was not ready for performance before the season ended.
January 21, 1817:
A setting of the Requiem by Luigi Cherubini (56) is performed for the first time, at the Basilica of Saint-Denis, Paris for the anniversary of the death of Louis XVI.
May 1, 1821:
Blanche de Provence, ou La cour de fées, an opera by Luigi Cherubini (60), Adrien Boeildieu (45), Henri-Montan Berton, Rodolphe Kreutzer, and Ferdinando Paer to words of Théaulon de Lambert and de Rancé, is performed for the first time, at the Palais des Tuileries, Paris.
March 15, 1823:
Ludwig van Beethoven (52) writes to Luigi Cherubini (62), “I value your works above all other compositions…I too am enchanted whenever I hear of a new work composed by you, and I take as much interest in it as I do in my own works-in short I honor and love you.” (Jones, Beethoven, 953)
December 12, 1823:
Franz Liszt (12) and his father seek out the director of the Paris Conservatoire, Luigi Cherubini (63), to ask for admittance. The director, an Italian, explains that admittance is reserved only for French citizens.
March 31, 1825:
Felix Mendelssohn (16) participates in a performance in Paris of Mozart's (†33) Requiem as a violinist. Here he meets Luigi Cherubini (64) for a second time.
May 6, 1825:
Challenged by Luigi Cherubini (64) to compose a Kyrie for chorus, Felix Mendelssohn (16) produces a Kyrie in d minor.
May 29, 1825:
A Mass in A by Luigi Cherubini (64) is performed for the first time, for the coronation of King Charles X in Reims. This is the first coronation of a French king since 1775.
February 25, 1826:
On the way to London, Carl Maria von Weber (39) arrives in Paris. During his stay in the city he will meet Luigi Cherubini (65), Daniel Auber (44), Gioacchino Rossini (33), Ferdinando Paer, and Charles-Simon Catel. Hector Berlioz (22), who idolizes Weber, seeks out the German but is unable to find him. Rossini, observing Weber’s terrible health, tries to talk him out of going on to London.
July 12, 1826:
The music section of the Institute, which includes François-Joseph Gossec (92), Luigi Cherubini (65), and Adrien Boieldieu (50), decide that two of the six Prix de Rome candidates should not continue past the preliminary stage. One of them is Hector Berlioz (22). Based on this result, he and his teacher, Jean-François Le Sueur, decide that he must enroll in the Paris Conservatoire.
January 23, 1827:
François-Adrien Boieldieu (51) marries his second wife, Jeanne Philis-Bertin, an opera singer, in Jarcy. They have been living together for several years. Luigi Cherubini (66) is a witness.
April 5, 1827:
A second memorial service for Ludwig van Beethoven takes place in the Karlskirche, Vienna. The Requiem of Luigi Cherubini (66) is performed.
February 15, 1828:
The Société des Concerts (Conservatoire concerts) is created by a decree of the French government. Luigi Cherubini (67) is named president of the society.
May 26, 1828:
After much politicking and despite the opposition of Luigi Cherubini (67), Hector Berlioz (24) mounts the first concert in his career of concert-giving, at the Paris Conservatoire. Included on the program are first performances of his La révolution grecque, scène héroïque for vocal soloists, chorus, and orchestra to words of Ferrand, the Waverly Overture, Marche religieuse des mages, and the overture to the opera Les francs-juges. The audience is not large, mostly musical luminaries and personal friends of Berlioz. The performance is mostly good with some flaws. Although he loses money, the critics are generally pleased and Berlioz makes a name for himself.
September 9, 1830:
In keeping with the bourgeois quality of the new French monarchy, the post of superintendent of the Royal Chapel is abolished. Thus, Luigi Cherubini (70) and Jean-François Le Sueur, who hold the post jointly, become the last musicians to hold this position stretching back centuries.
March 9, 1831:
Nicolò Paganini (48) performs in Paris for the first time, at the Opéra to wild enthusiasm. Present are Luigi Cherubini (70), Friedrich Kalkbrenner (45), Giacomo Meyerbeer (39), Fromental Halévy (31), Adolphe Adam (27), Heinrich Heine, George Sand, and Victor Hugo, in short, most of artistic Paris.
March 21, 1831:
Giacomo Meyerbeer (39) hosts a dinner in Paris for Nicolò Paganini (48). Among the guests are Luigi Cherubini (70), François-Adrien Boieldieu (55), Daniel Auber (49), and Gioachino Rossini (39).
October 31, 1831:
La marquise de Brinvilliers, a drame lyrique by Luigi Cherubini (71), Adrien Boieldieu (55), Daniel Auber (49), Ferdinand Hérold (40) Henri-Montan Berton, Ferdinando Paer, Désiré-Alexandre Batton, Felice Blangini, and Michele Carafa, to words of Scribe and Castil-Blaze, is performed for the first time, at Théâtre Ventadour, Paris.
July 22, 1833:
Ali-Baba, ou Les quarantes voleurs, an opéra by Luigi Cherubini (72) to words of Scribe and Mélesville (pseud. of Duveyrier), is performed for the first time, at the Paris Opéra. During the first act, one audience member, Hector Berlioz (29), shouts “Ten francs for an idea!” In each subsequent act he raises his bid.
October 2, 1835:
A Requiem mass for Vincenzo Bellini is held at Les Invalides. According to a report, “Paer, Cherubini (75), Carafa and Rossini (43) each held one corner of the shroud.” Bellini’s earthly remains are laid to rest in Pére-Lachaise Cemetery between those of Andre Ernest Modeste Grétry (†22) and François-Adrien Boieldieu (†0). See 15 September 1876.
November 1, 1837:
Johann Strauss Sr. leads his orchestra in a performance of his Viennese waltzes in Paris before an appreciative audience which includes Luigi Cherubini (77), Daniel Auber (55), Giacomo Meyerbeer (46), Fromental Halévy (38), Adolphe Adam (34) and Hector Berlioz (33).
March 23, 1838:
Luigi Cherubini’s (77) second setting of the Requiem is performed for the first time, at the Paris Conservatoire.
August 2, 1838:
César Franck (15) wins the First Prize in piano at the Paris Conservatoire. The jury, consisting of Director Luigi Cherubini (77), Adolphe Adam (35), Camille Pleyel, Charles-Valentin Alkan (24), Jacques Herz, Charles Kontzki, Félix Le Couppey, and Jean Schneitzhoeffer, are unanimous.
February 4, 1842:
Luigi Cherubini (81) resigns as director of the Paris Conservatoire.
February 7, 1842:
Luigi Cherubini (81) is made a Commander of the Legion of Honor.
March 15, 1842:
Luigi Carlo Zanobi Salvadore Maria Cherubini dies in Paris, Kingdom of France, aged 81 years, six months, and between one and seven days.
March 19, 1842:
2,000 people, including many notables, attend the funeral mass for Luigi Cherubini at the Church of St. Roch, Paris at which his second Requiem is performed. Because he was a member of the Legion of Honor, his earthly remains are laid to rest in the Cemetery of Père Lachaise with full military honors. Among the pallbearers are Daniel Auber (60) and Fromental Halévy (41).
March 11, 1869:
The funeral in memory of Hector Berlioz takes place at L’Église de la Trinité, Paris. The procession to the church is led by Adolphe Sax who directs the National Guard band in Berlioz’ Symphonie funèbre. Illustrious attenders include Daniel Auber (87), Ambroise Thomas (57), and Charles Gounod (50). The music features works of Christoph Willibald Gluck (†81), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (†77), Ludwig van Beethoven (†41), Luigi Cherubini (†26), and the Hostias from Berlioz’ own Requiem. The mortal remains of Louis-Hector Berlioz are laid to rest in Montmartre next to those of his two wives, Harriet Smithson and Marie Recio.
October 3, 1870:
The earthly remains of Louis Moreau Gottschalk (†0) are laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn after a voyage from Rio de Janeiro and a funeral in St. Stephen’s Church, New York, complete with the Requiem of Luigi Cherubini (†28).
December 6, 1879:
Two works by Pietro Mascagni are performed for the first time, at the Istituto Musicale Luigi Cherubini, Livorno on the eve of his 16th birthday: Elegia for soprano, violin, and piano, and Sinfonia in c minor.
October 11, 1880:
An Ave Maria for soprano and piano by Pietro Mascagni (16) is performed for the first time, at the Istituto Musicale Luigi Cherubini, Livorno.
November 16, 1880:
A Pater Noster for soprano and string quintet by Pietro Mascagni (16) is performed for the first time, at the Istituto Musicale Luigi Cherubini, Livorno.
June 19, 1881:
Sinfonia in F by Pietro Mascagni (17) is performed for the first time, at the Istituto Musicale Luigi Cherubini, Livorno.
July 15, 1881:
Romanza Duca d’Alba for tenor, violin, harmonium, and piano by Pietro Mascagni (17) to words of Romani, is performed for the first time, at the Istituto Musicale Luigi Cherubini, Livorno.
July 16, 1882:
Two works for flute, violin, cello, and piano by Pietro Mascagni (18) are performed for the first time, at Istituto Musicale Luigi Cherubini, Livorno: Canzone Popolare and Canzone militare.
August 25, 1882:
Two works by Pietro Mascagni (18) are performed for the first time, at the Istituto Musicale Luigi Cherubini, Livorno: Coro nuziale for chorus and La tua stella for voice and piano to words of Fiorentino.
February 8, 1883:
Sulla Riva for voice and piano by Pietro Mascagni (19) is performed for the first time, at Istituto Musicale Luigi Cherubini, Livorno.
February 14, 1883:
Sulle rive di Chiaja for piano by Pietro Mascagni (19) is performed for the first time, at the Istituto Musicale Luigi Cherubini, Livorno.
May 6, 1922:
The Society of St. Gregory of America, meeting in convention in Rochester, New York, publishes a list of music not in accordance with Pope Pius X’s encyclical Motu proprio of 22 November 1903. Among the music frowned upon are compositions by Luigi Cherubini (†80), Gioacchino Rossini (†53), and Giuseppe Verdi (†21).
June 28, 1923:
Luigi Dallapiccola (19) enters the Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini in Florence, seeking a diploma in piano.
November 10, 1924:
Luigi Dallapiccola (20) receives a diploma in piano from the Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini in Florence.
May 18, 1929:
Due Canzoni di Grado for voice, female chorus, and chamber orchestra by Luigi Dallapiccola (25) to words of Marin are performed for the first time, at Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini in Florence.
January 8, 1939:
Luigi Dallapiccola (34) assumes the chair in composition at the Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini in Florence.