Born on this day in 1941 soprano Ghena Dimitrova. 

Born on this day in 1898 conductor Jascha Horenstein.

Born on this day in 1924 soprano Mimi Benzell.

Happy 86th birthday mezzo-soprano Jane Berbié.

Happy 75th birthday baritone and teacher Richard Stilwell.

Happy 57th birthday soprano Phyllis Treigle.

The cher public are invited to post YouTube clips of Mme. Dimitrova at her most leonine and/or pachydermatous.