See also: 1807 in music, other events of 1808, 1809 in music and the list of 'years in music'.

Events

• Ludwig van Beethoven gives up performing as a pianist.
• Harvard forms its own orchestra.

Popular Music

• "(Believe Me, if All) Those Endearing Young Charms" by Thomas Moore

Classical Music

• Symphony no. 5 - Ludwig van Beethoven
• Momento capriccioso - Carl Maria von Weber

Births

• May 15 - Michael William Balfe
• December 26 - Albert Grisar
• Michael Costa
• Auguste Franchomme

Deaths