1748 in music
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See also: 1747 in music, other events of 1748, 1749 in music, list of years in music.
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Events
- Bayreuth Opera House opens.
- Nicola Porpora becomes Kapellmeister at Dresden.
Classical music
- Gregor Joseph Werner - Neuer und sehr curios- Musicalischer Instrumental-Calendar
Oratorios
Births
- January 9 - Stefan Paluselli, composer (died 1805)
- March 5 - William Shield, violinist and composer
Deaths
- March 23 - Johann Gottfried Walther, composer
- November 25 - Isaac Watts, hymn writer