Born on this day in 1922 soprano / mezzo-soprano / opera director Regina Resnik. 

Born on this day in 1930 conductor Mario Bernardi.

Born on this day in 1936 bass-baritone Peter van der Bilt.

Happy 71st birthday composer David Schiff.

Happy 61st birthday countertenor Dominique Visse.

Happy 26th birthday bass-barihunk Brent Michael Smith.