On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key composed the poem “Defence of Fort McHenry,” which was later set to music and became the United States’ national anthem. Born on this day in 1688 composer Luca Antonio PredieriBorn on this day in 1874 composer Arnold SchoenbergBorn on this day in 1898 conductor and composer Roger DésormièreBorn on this day in 1917 composer Robert WardBorn on this day in 1929 bass Nicolai GhiaurovHappy 80th birthday soprano Tamara MilashkinaBorn on this day in 1936 tenor Werner HollwegBorn on this day in 1939 soprano Arleen Augér
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On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key composed the poem "Defence of Fort McHenry," which was later set to music and became the United States' national anthem.
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Following the successful launch of the new regular feature The Talk of the Town in January, the team at the box is inviting contributions for a new quarter of operatic potpourri.
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