On this day in 1885 W S Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s The Mikado premiered in London. 

Born on this day in 1681 composer Georg Philipp Telemann.

Born on this day in 1918 soprano Sari Barabas.

Born on this day in 1928 tenor Loren Driscoll.

Happy 85th birthday bass Marius Rintzler.

Born on this day in 1941 soprano Rachel Mathes.

Happy 63rd birthday baritone Phillip Joll.

Happy birthday Sanford! Get well soon.