On this day in 1895 Oscar Wilde‘s The Importance of Being Earnest premiered at the St. James’s Theatre in London. 

Born on this day in 1602 composer Francesco Cavalli.

Born on this day in 1899 conductor Lovro von Matacic.

Born on this day in 1927 actress Lois Maxwell.

Happy 89th birthday soprano Laurel Hurley.

Happy 57th birthday soprano Renée Fleming.

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