Before finishing the review of this period we must not forget the production William Henry Fry's opera, "Leonora." This was the first grand opera written and produced by an American. It had several representations, but does not seem to have lived long. The same, however, may be said of many of the Italian operas which were presented during this and later periods. A careful perusal of the list will show the names of operas long since defunct, so far as the American public is concerned. Yet there are many, which were first presented to the American public in this period, and which are as popular today as ever,--in fact no good opera company can afford to be without them. Opera was well started by 1850. 1825. Mar. 12. Weber's opera "Der Freyschütz" presented in English at the Park Theatre, New York City, with Miss Kelly and Mrs. de Luce in the leading parts. 1825. Nov. 26. First season of Italian grand opera in America opened in New York city with a performance of Rossini's "Il Barbiere," by Manuel Garcia's company. This company included Manuel Garcia, his son Manuel (later a renowned vocal teacher, and inventor of the laryngoscope), his daughter, Maria Félicité (the great Malibran), his daughter Pauline (later Madame Viardot, one of the great vocal teachers of Paris) and others of less note. The other operas presented during this season were: 1825. Dec. 31. "Tancredi," Rossini. 1826. April 25. "Semiramide," Rossini. 1826. May 23. "Don Giovanni," Mozart. 1826. Dec. 27. "L'Amante Astuto," Garcia. Also (dates uncertain): "La Figlia del Aria," Garcia. "Il Turco in Italia," Rossini. "La Cenerentola," Rossini. 1826-1864. Stephen Foster. Noted song writer. 1827. July 13. The French Opera Company from New Orleans, which visited Philadelphia, and several other cities, opened a season at the Park Theatre, New York City, with Rossini's "La Cenerentola." They also presented "Jean de Paris," "La Dame Blanche," "Joconde," "Les Visilandines," etc. 1827. Sept. 28. Boieldieu's opera "Jean de Paris" presented in New York City, with Malibran. Later in the season the same composer's "Caliph of Bagdad" was given. 1827. Oct. 9. Weber's opera "Oberon" presented in Philadelphia. 1827. Oct. 9. Farewell of Madame Malibran (Maria Félicité Garcia) at the Bowery Theatre, after two years' residence in New York City. 1828. An English version of "Il Barbiere di Seviglia," and "Der Freyschütz" given in Boston with Miss George, Mrs. Papanti, Mr. Comer, and Mr. Horn as leading singers. 1829. Sept. First musical convention held under the auspices of the Central Musical Society of Concord, N. H. 1829. May 8.-1869. Dec. 18. Louis Moreau Gottschalk, brilliant pianist. Born in New Orleans. 1829. Jan. 24.-1908. July 14. William Mason, noted American pianist and teacher.