On this day in 1882 Robert Koch discovered Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis. Born on this day in 1864 composer Franco LeoniBorn on this day in 1882 composer Emmerich KálmánBorn on this day in 1913 baritone Tito GobbiBorn on this day in 1921 soprano Sena JurinacBorn on this day in 1925 composer Luciano BerioHappy 60th birthday soprano Cheryl Studer
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On this day in 1882 Robert Koch discovered Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.
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Pick a little, talk a little
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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