On this day in 1883 the Metropolitan Opera House opened its inaugural season with Gounod’s Faust. Born on this day in 1809 composer Federico RicciBorn on this day in 1811 composer Franz LisztBorn on this day in 1859 conductor Carl MuckBorn on this day in 1907 tenor Günther TreptowBorn on this day in 1912 soprano Esther RéthyHappy 81st birthday bass-baritone Donald McIntyreBorn on this day in 1946 soprano Elizabeth ConnellHappy 66th birthday tenor Aldo Bertolo
“And Mlle. Lablache was a very acceptable Marta”
On this day in 1883 the Metropolitan Opera House opened its inaugural season with Gounod's Faust.
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