Timeline June 1899

Events in June 1899 2

• 1899 – 1963 Francis Poulenc French modernist composer French composer of the group Les Six, known for his songs, chamber music and the opera Dialogues of the Carmelites.
• 1899 Enigma Variations premieres Edward Elgar's breakthrough orchestral work Edward Elgar's "Variations on an Original Theme," known as the Enigma Variations, premiered in London on 19 June 1899 under conductor Hans Richter. Each variation musically portrays one of Elgar's friends, referred to only by initials or nicknames. The work established Elgar's reputation as a leading composer.