On this day in 1842, Glinka’s opera Ruslan and Lyudmila premiered in St. Petersburg.

Born on this day in 1882 composer Joaquín Turina

Born on this day in 1895 mezzo-soprano Conchita Supervia

Born on this day in 1915 soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf

Happy 81st birthday tenor Gilbert Py

Happy 61st birthday countertenor Christopher Robson