Born on this day in 1885 composer Alban Berg. 

On this day in 1893 Verdi’s Falstaff premiered in Milan.

Born on this day in 1928 bass-baritone Franz Crass.

Born on this day in 1937 soprano Hildegard Behrens.

Happy 77th birthday baritone Wolfgang Schöne.

Happy 74th birthday tenor Ryland Davies.

Born on this day in 1953 soprano Kaaren Erickson.