MamaOn this day in 1979 the musical I Remember Mama opened at the Majestic Theater, to run 108 performances. 

Born on this day in 1656 composer Marin Marais.
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On this day in 1817 Rossini’s La gazza ladra premiered in Milan.

Born on this day in 1892 conductor Louis Fourestier.

Born on this day in 1908 mezzo-soprano Edith Coates.

Born on this day in 1912 countertenor Alfred Deller.

Born on this day in 1922 soprano Florence Quartararo.

Born on this day in 1931 mezzo-soprano/soprano Shirley Verrett.

Happy 67th birthday to bass-baritone Alfred Muff.

Also Happy 67th birthday to soprano Nancy Shade.

Happy 61st birthday composer Bruce Adolphe.
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