Happy 81st birthday soprano Mirella Freni. 

Born on this day in 1846 composer Joaquín Valverde.

Born on this day in 1848 composer Hubert Parry.

Born on this day in 1892 contralto Maartje Offers.

Born on this day in 1888 soprano Lotte Lehmann.

Born on this day in 1899 contralto Marian Anderson.

Born on this day in 1928 bass Arne Tyrén.

Happy 81st birthday tenor Alberto Remedios.

Happy 78th birthday soprano Margaret Curphey.

Happy birthday countertenor/administrator David Walker.

Happy birthday barihunk Dan Kempson.