Born on this day in 1825 librettist and playwright Jules Barbier. 

Born on this day in 1875 composer Franco Alfano.

Born on this day in 1914 tenor Franz Klarwein.

Born on this day in 1933 director Luca Ronconi.

Happy 78th birthday tenor Horst Laubenthal.

Born on this day in 1939 tenor Robert Tear.

Happy 56th birthday tenor Mark Padmore.