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On this day in 1855 Verdi’s Les vêpres siciliennes premiered in Paris.

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vepresOn this day in 1855 Verdi’s Les vêpres siciliennes premiered in Paris. 
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Born on this day in 1901 soprano Anna Báthy.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JB_8dYbXJ0

Born on this day in 1902 conductor Oliviero De Fabritiis.
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Happy 87th birthday tenor Kurt Equiluz.
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Happy 78th birthday bass Gwynne Howell.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I30l07cLxJo

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