On This Day – 9 May

OTD in 1965 Vladimir Horowitz returns after 12 year break at Carnegie Hall, receiving a 30 minute standing ovation

Happy Birthday to Giovanni Paisiello, born #OTD in 1740

Happy Birthday to Julius Röntgen, born #OTD in 1855

Happy Birthday to conductor Carlo Maria Giulini, born #OTD in 1914

#OTD in 1707, the death of composer Dieterich Buxtehude

#OTD in 1745, the death of composer Tomaso Antonio Vitali