Born on this day in 1714 composer Christoph Willibald von Gluck. 

Born on this day in 1900 theatre and opera director Tyrone Guthrie.

Born on this day in 1922 conductor Bryan Balkwill.

Born on this day in 1923 baritone György Melis.

Happy 72nd birthday baritone Christian Johannes Du Plessis.

Happy 68th birthday conductor Sylvain Cambreling.