On this day in 1990 Lella Cuberli made her Metropolitan Opera debut in the title role of Semiramide. 

Born on this day in 1796 composer Carl Loewe.

On this day in 1885 Massenet’s Le Cid premiered in Paris.

Born on this day in 1939 conductor Walter Weller.

Happy 74th birthday soprano Luana DeVol.