Happy 72nd birthday soprano Jessye Norman. 

Born on this day in 1863 composer Horatio Parker.

Born on this day in 1876 conductor Bruno Walter.

Born on this day in 1890 composer Frank Martin.

Born on this day in 1897 bass-baritone Paul Schöffler.

Born on this day in 1903 soprano/mezzo-soprano Pia Tassinari.

Born on this day in 1917 soprano Hilde Gueden.

Born on this day in 1927 soprano Erika Köth.

Born on this day in 1933 conductor Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos.