March 16, 1937:
David Walter Del Tredici is born in Cloverdale, California, USA.
May 21, 1959:
String Trio by David Del Tredici (22) is performed for the first time, in Herz Hall of the University of California, Berkeley.
March 1, 1961:
Four Songs on Poems of James Joyce for voice and piano by David Del Tredici (23) is performed for the first time, in Herz Hall of the University of California, Berkeley.
September 9, 1963:
Vexations for piano solo by Erik Satie (†38) is performed, possibly for the first time, in New York. The performance begins at 18:00 with a relay of ten pianists including John Cage (51), David Tudor, Christian Wolff (29), James Tenney (29), John Cale, David Del Tredici (26), and Joshua Rifkin. Andy Warhol is in attendance and the experience has a major influence on his work.
August 12, 1964:
I Hear an Army for soprano and string quartet by David Del Tredici (27) to words of Joyce, is performed for the first time, in Lenox, Massachusetts.
March 2, 1966:
Night Conjure-Verse for soprano, mezzo-soprano or counter-tenor, and chamber ensemble by David Del Tredici (28) to words of Joyce, is performed for the first time, in San Francisco conducted by the composer.
May 28, 1968:
John Cage (55) is inducted into to the National Institute of Arts and Letters of the American Academy in New York. David Del Tredici (31) and Ned Rorem (44) receive music grants of $2,500.
November 14, 1969:
The Lobster Quadrille no.2 of An Alice Symphony for amplified soprano, folk group, and orchestra by David Del Tredici (32) is performed for the first time, in Royal Festival Hall, London.
August 5, 1972:
Vintage Alice for amplified soprano, folk group, and chamber orchestra by David Del Tredici (35) is performed for the first time, in Saratoga, California.
April 13, 1975:
Adventures Underground for soprano, folk group, and orchestra by David Del Tredici (38) to words of Carroll, is performed for the first time, in Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo.
July 29, 1975:
In Wonderland, scenes 2, 3, and 5 from An Alice Symphony for amplified soprano and orchestra by David Del Tredici (38), is performed for the first time, in Aspen, Colorado.
August 8, 1976:
Illustrated Alice, nos. 1, 4, and 5 from An Alice Symphony for amplified soprano and orchestra by David Del Tredici (39) to words of Carroll, is performed for the first time, in San Francisco.
October 7, 1976:
Final Alice for amplified soprano and folk group by David Del Tredici (39) to words of Carroll and Mee is performed for the first time, in Orchestra Hall, Chicago.
February 23, 1980:
In Memory of a Summer Day, part one of Child Alice for amplified soprano and orchestra by David Del Tredici (42), is performed for the first time, in Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis. See 14 April 1980, 16 September 1980, 19 November 1981, and 27 April 1986.
September 16, 1980:
Happy Voices from Child Alice part 2 by David Del Tredici (43) is performed for the first time, in San Francisco. See 23 February 1980, 19 November 1981, and 27 April 1986.
March 13, 1981:
Interlude and Ecstatic Alice from In Memory of a Summer Day for amplified soprano and orchestra by David Del Tredici (43) is performed for the first time, in Bovard Auditorium, Los Angeles. See 23 February 1980.
May 8, 1981:
All in the Golden Afternoon for amplified soprano and orchestra by David Del Tredici (44), to words of Carroll, is performed for the first time, at the Academy of Music, Philadelphia.
November 19, 1981:
Quaint Events from Child Alice part 2 by David Del Tredici (44) is performed for the first time, in Slee Chamber Hall at SUNY Buffalo. See 23 February 1980, 16 September 1980, and 27 April 1986.
February 11, 1983:
Two Songs on Poems of James Joyce for voice and piano by David Del Tredici (45) is performed for the first time, in the Kennedy Center, Washington.
June 22, 1983:
Acrostic Paraphrase for harp by David Del Tredici (46) is performed for the first time, in Tempe, Arizona.
June 13, 1985:
March to Tonality for orchestra by David Del Tredici (48) is performed for the first time, in Orchestra Hall, Chicago.
April 27, 1986:
Child Alice for amplified soprano and orchestra by David Del Tredici (49) is performed completely for the first time, in Carnegie Hall, New York. See 23 February 1980, 16 September 1980, and 19 November 1981.
May 2, 1986:
Haddock's Eyes for amplified soprano, flute or piccolo, clarinet, horn, trumpet, piano, two violins, viola, cello, and bass by David Del Tredici (49), to words of Carroll and Moore, is performed for the first time, in Alice Tully Hall, New York, the composer conducting.
January 30, 1987:
Tattoo by Iannis Xenakis (64) and Tattoo for orchestra by David Del Tredici (49) are performed for the first time, in the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam.
February 15, 1987:
Acrostic Song for soprano and ten instruments by David Del Tredici (49), to words of Carroll, is performed for the first time, in St. Clemens Church, New York.
November 10, 1987:
Virtuoso Alice for piano by David Del Tredici (50) is performed for the first time, in Alice Tully Hall, New York.
August 26, 1988:
Three Chinese Love Songs for voice, viola, and piano by Bright Sheng (32) is performed for the first time, at Tanglewood, Lenox, Massachusetts in celebration of the 70th birthday of Leonard Bernstein. Also premiered is Lenny B. a song for voice, violin, and piano by David Del Tredici (51) to words of Conarroe. The composer plays piano.
March 8, 1990:
Steps for orchestra by David Del Tredici (52) is performed for the first time, in Avery Fisher Hall, New York.
April 29, 1991:
The first meeting of the board of the Aaron Copland (†0) Fund for Music takes place in New York. The board members, named by Copland in his will, include Elliott Carter (82), William Schuman (80), Arthur Berger (78), Jacob Druckman (62), and David Del Tredici (54). Jacob Druckman is chosen as president.
August 7, 1991:
An Alice Symphony for soprano and orchestra by David Del Tredici (54) is performed for the first time, at Tanglewood, Lenox, Massachusetts.
March 11, 1995:
Heavy Metal Alice for brass quintet by David Del Tredici (57) is performed for the first time, in Detroit.
August 11, 1996:
Cabbages and Kings for soprano, clarinet, four violins, chorus, and orchestra by David Del Tredici (59), to words of Carroll, is performed for the first time, in Avery Fisher Hall, New York.
October 29, 1996:
Opposites Attract (Portrait of Virgil Thomson) for piano by David Del Tredici (59) is performed for the first time, at the New School, New York by the composer to celebrate the centennial of Virgil Thomson (†7).
May 12, 1997:
Classical Action Variations for orchestra is performed for the first time, in Alice Tully Hall, New York. It consists of an original theme by Jonathan Sheffer followed by variations by composers including David Del Tredici (60), William Bolcom (59), and John Corigliano (58). It is a benefit for the organization Classical Action: Performing Arts Against AIDS.
December 1, 1997:
Ballad in Yellow for piano by David Del Tredici (60) is performed for the first time, in New York.
February 14, 1998:
Cello Acrostic for cello by David Del Tredici (60) is performed for the first time, at the University of South Florida.
October 27, 1998:
Chana’s Story, a cycle for voice and piano by David Del Tredici (61) to words of Bloch, is performed for the first time, in San Francisco the composer at the keyboard.
June 9, 1999:
Three Baritone Songs for voice and piano by David Del Tredici (62) to words of Rumi, Klein, and Manrique, is performed for the first time, in Weill Recital Hall, New York the composer at the keyboard.
February 3, 2000:
Honey Money Loves for soprano, clarinet, bass clarinet, violin, viola, and double bass by David Del Tredici (62) to words of Inez is performed for the first time, in Joe’s Pub, New York.
April 28, 2000:
Miz Inez Sez, a cycle for voice and piano by David Del Tredici (63) to words of Inez, is performed for the first time, in Miller Theatre, New York.
May 3, 2001:
Gay Life for baritone and orchestra by David Del Tredici (64) to words of five authors is performed for the first time, in Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco.
May 12, 2001:
Music to Kelly’s play Brother by David Del Tredici (64) is performed for the first time, at PS 122 in New York, the composer playing piano.
December 4, 2001:
Lament for the Death of a Bullfighter, a cycle for voice and piano by David Del Tredici (64), to words of Beckman, is performed for the first time, in Weill Recital Hall, New York, the composer at the keyboard. Also premiered by Del Tredici is his Wildwood Etude for piano.
April 27, 2002:
Four Heartfelt Anthems for chorus by David Del Tredici (65) to words of Stevenson, Burns, and others are performed for the first time, at the 92nd Street Y, New York.
November 9, 2002:
Grand Trio for piano, violin, and cello by David Del Tredici (65) is performed for the first time, in College Park, Maryland.
April 30, 2003:
In Wartime for band by David Del Tredici (66) is performed for the first time, at the University of Texas, Austin.
February 19, 2004:
Fantasy on “Nobody Knows” for baritone and orchestra by David Del Tredici (67) is performed for the first time, in Saratoga Springs, New York. Also premiered is Ain’t Goin’ to Study War No Mo’ for baritone and chamber ensemble by John Harbison (65).
April 27, 2004:
My Goldberg (Gymnopedie) for piano by David Del Tredici (67) is performed for the first time, in Alice Tully Hall, New York.
May 29, 2004:
On Wings of Song, a cycle for soprano and piano by David Del Tredici (67) to words of various authors, is performed for the first time, in Merkin Hall, New York, the composer at the keyboard.
February 1, 2005:
String Quartet by David Del Tredici (67) is performed for the first time, in the Lyric Theatre of the College of Music, Denton, Texas.
March 15, 2005:
Gotham Glory for piano by David Del Tredici is performed for the first time, in Zankel Hall, New York on the eve of the composer’s 68th birthday.
May 12, 2005:
Paul Revere’s Ride for soprano, chorus, and orchestra by David Del Tredici (68) to words of Longfellow is performed for the first time, in Symphony Hall, Atlanta. The dedication on the score reads: Written in Memory of the Victims of 9/11--Especially the firemen. The composer’s home is about two kilometers from the scene of the attacks.
October 6, 2005:
Three Gymnopedies for piano by David Del Tredici (68) are performed completely for the first time, in Symphony Space, New York.
November 20, 2005:
Rip Van Winkle for speaker and orchestra by David Del Tredici (68) to words of Warman, after Irving, is performed for the first time, in the Kennedy Center, Washington.
November 7, 2006:
David Del Tredici’s (69) song On Learning On the Clearest Night Only 6000 Stars Are Visible to the Naked Eye is performed for the first time, at the National Arts Club, New York.
May 15, 2007:
Brother, a cycle for voice and piano and ensemble by David Del Tredici (70) to words of Kelly, is performed for the first time, in Merkin Concert Hall, New York the composer at the piano. Also premiered is Del Tredici’s song cycle Love Addiction for voice and piano.
October 1, 2007:
S/M Ballade for piano by David Del Tredici (70) is performed for the first time, in Symphony Space, New York.
March 10, 2008:
Ballad in Lavender for piano by David Del Tredici (70) is performed for the first time, in Weill Recital Hall, New York.
April 20, 2008:
Aeolian Ballade for harp by David Del Tredici (71) is performed for the first time, in Weill Recital Hall, New York.
May 17, 2008:
Queer Hosannas for male chorus and piano four-hands by David Del Tredici (71), to words of Antler, Rukeyser, and Manrique, is performed for the first time.
May 31, 2008:
A Field Manual for two solo voices and eight players by David Del Tredici (71), to words of Field, is performed for the first time, in Symphony Space, New York.
December 4, 2008:
My Favorite Penis Poems, a cycle for baritone, soprano, and piano by David Del Tredici (71) to words of various authors, is performed for the first time, in Symphony Space, New York.
May 10, 2009:
The Poem & the Master for soprano and piano by David Del Tredici (72) to words of Hall is performed for the first time, in the Guggenheim Museum, New York, the composer at the piano.
April 29, 2010:
Facts of Life for solo guitar by David Del Tredici (73) is performed for the first time, in Symphony Space, New York.
November 6, 2010:
Farewell, R.W. for piano by David Del Tredici (73) is performed for the first time, at Tenri Cultural Center, New York.
March 25, 2011:
Fantasy on a Cherished Named (In memoriam Andrew Imbrie) for piano by David Del Tredici (74) is performed for the first time, in San Francisco. Andrew Imbrie (†3) was one of the composer’s teachers at the University of California, Berkeley.
September 11, 2011:
String Quartet no.2 by David Del Tredici (74) is performed for the first time, in South Mountain Concert Hall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
September 21, 2011:
Monk for piano by David Del Tredici (74) is performed for the first time, by the composer.
November 6, 2011:
The two Herrick’s Anthems by David Del Tredici (74) to words of Herrick are performed for the first time, at the Church of the Incarnation, New York: 1. Divination by a Daffadill for soprano, organ, and chorus, and 2. To His Sweet Saviour for chorus.
February 17, 2012:
Credo Fugue for chorus by David Del Tredici (74) to words of Herrick is performed for the first time, at the 92nd St. Y in New York.
February 19, 2012:
Belgian Bliss for wind quintet by David Del Tredici (74) is performed for the first time, at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mount Vernon, Illinois.
March 23, 2012:
Ray’s Birthday Suit for piano four hands by David Del Tredici (75) is performed for the first time, in Brooklyn, New York by the composer and Marc Peloquin.
April 12, 2012:
The Felix Variations for bass trombone by David Del Tredici (75) is performed for the first time, at Le Poisson Rouge, New York.
October 21, 2012:
Two works are performed for the first time, in Merkin Concert Hall, New York: The Pool for chorus and piano by John Harbison (73), and Alphabet II for chorus by David Del Tredici (75) to words of The New England Primer.
January 18, 2013:
The Most Beautiful Song in the World for wind quintet by David Del Tredici (75) is performed for the first time, in New York.
May 5, 2013:
Bittersweet for piano by David Del Tredici (76) is performed for the first time, in New York.
August 16, 2013:
Bullycide for piano, string quartet, and double bass by David Del Tredici (76), is performed for the first time, in La Jolla, California. Also premiered is Crossroads in a version for soprano, oboe, two violins, viola, cello, and double bass by John Harbison (74) to words of Glück. See 19 September 2013.
August 28, 2013:
Dynamic Duo for violin and bass trombone by David Del Tredici (76) is performed for the first time, in New York.
November 30, 2013:
Dum Dee Tweedle, an opera in ten scenes with a finale by David Del Tredici (76) to words of Carroll, is performed for the first time, in Orchestra Hall, Detroit.
September 27, 2014:
The Last Violin for violin and piano by David Del Tredici (77) is performed for the first time.
February 6, 2016:
Late in the Game for piano by David Del Tredici (78) is performed for the first time, at the Tenri Cultural Institute, New York.
August 7, 2016:
Ode to Music for piano by David Del Tredici (79) is performed for the first time, at Bargemusic, New York.
January 4, 2017:
David, Goliath, and Beyond for bass trombone and violin by David Del Tredici (79) is performed for the first time, at Bargemusic, Brooklyn, New York.
April 30, 2018:
The Last Rose of Summer, a cycle for vocalist, bass trombone, double bass, and piano by David Del Tredici (81) to words of Moore, is performed for the first time, in Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre, New York.