1845 in music
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See also: 1844 in music, other events of 1845, 1846 in music and the list of 'years in music'.
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Events
- April 21 - Albert Lortzing's opera Undine debuts in Magdeburg.
- June 4 - William Fry's opera Leonora debuts in Philadelphia.
- October 19 - Richard Wagner's opera Tannhäuser debuts at the Dresden Hoftheater.
Classical music
Births
- May 12 - Gabriel Fauré, composer
- August 25 - King Ludwig II of Bavaria, the great patron of Richard Wagner.
Deaths
- October 7 - Isabella Colbran, soprano and first wife to Gioacchino Rossini.