Born on this day in 1858 composer Giacomo Puccini. 

Born on this day in 1883 composer Edgard Varèse.

Born on this day in 1885 composer and critic Deems Taylor.

Born on this day in 1901 conductor Andre Kostelanetz.

Born on this day in 1903 mezzo-soprano Rosette Anday.

Born on this day in 1916 bass Fernando Corena.

Born on this day in 1921 composer Robert Kurka.

Happy 92nd birthday opera director and librettist Frank Corsaro.
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Happy 62nd birthday mezzo-soprano Jean Rigby.