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First Concert

Name: First Concert
Start: 1842-03-28
Location: Vienna

When: 28 March 1842
Where: Vienna
Part of: Vienna Philharmonic performs its first concert

Otto Nicolai conducted the Vienna Philharmonic's first concert on 28 March 1842 in Vienna, marking the orchestra's official debut.

The Vienna Philharmonic, formed by a group including Otto Nicolai, held its first concert on 28 March 1842. Nicolai, initially reluctant, conducted the performance. The orchestra was independent, composed of Vienna Court Opera members, and governed democratically.

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Vienna Philharmonic Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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