On this day in 1894 Massenet’s Thaïs premiered in Paris. 

Born on this day in 1923 conductor Heinz Wallberg.

Born on this day in 1925 bass Paolo Montarsolo.

Happy 89th birthday mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig.

Happy 83rd birthday conductor Roger Norrington.

Happy 82nd birthday mezzo-soprano Teresa Berganza.