On this day in 1900 Gustave Charpentier‘s Louise premiered in Paris.  

On this day in 1762 Thomas Arne‘s Artaxerxes premiered in London.

On this day in 1823 Rossini’s Semiramide premiered in Venice.

Born on this day in 1873 composer Leo Fall.

Born on this day in 1901 baritone Gerhard Hüsch.

Born on this day in 1919 soprano Lisa Della Casa.

Born on this day in 1929 tenor Waldemar Kmentt.

Happy 80th birthday soprano Martina Arroyo.

Happy 78th birthday bass-baritone Simon Estes.

Happy 72nd birthday conductor Andrew Davis.