favoriteOn this day in 1840 Donizetti’s La Favorite premiered in Paris. 

On this day in 1877 Camille Saint-Saens opera Samson et Dalila premiered in Weimar.

Born on this day in 1899 tenor and teacher Paul Althouse.

Born on this day in 1899 conductor John Barbirolli.

Born on this day in 1899 conductor Peter Herman Adler.

Born 93 years ago on this day and needs no introduction. (Look for the Official Parterre Salute to her tomorrow.)

Born on this day in 1925 mezzo-soprano Irina Arkhipova.

Photo: Wilfried Hösl.

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