Born on this day in 1889 writer, filmmaker and designer Jean Cocteau. 
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Born on this day in 1916 soprano Gabriella Gatti.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj9VRs5FmNI

Born on this day in 1924 bass Oskar Czerwenka.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dbrrDQIijY

Born on this day in 1934 baritone Tom Krause.
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Born on this day in 1940 bass Donald Shanks.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74oDbkdK8YA

Happy 73rd birthday bass-baritone and director Angelo Gobbato.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkgeMHVCX18

Happy 64th birthday soprano Kristine Ciesinski.
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Happy 55th birthday soprano Isabelle Poulenard.
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