On this day in 1910 the premiere performance of Gustav Mahler‘s Symphony No. 8 in Munich featured a chorus of 852 singers and an orchestra of 171 players. Mahler’s rehearsal assistant conductor was Bruno Walter. 

Born on this day in 1801 composer and singing teacher Giuseppe Concone.

Born on this day in 1890 composer Guido Guerrini.

Born on this day in 1906 composer Dmitry Shostakovich.

Born on this day in 1938 mezzo-soprano Tatiana Troyanos.

Happy 71st birthday conductor John Mauceri.

Happy 68th birthday tenor Luis Lima.