schaferBorn on this day in 1900 actress Natalie Schafer.

Happy 93rd birthday mezzo-soprano Biserka Cvejic.

Born on this day in 1935 composer Nicholas Maw.

Born on this day in 1940 tenor Anthony Rolfe Johnson.

On this day in 1958 Gian Carlo Menotti’s elusive opera Maria Golovin premiered on Broadway for five performances.

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