On this day in 1876 Wagner’s Siegfried premiered at the Bayreuth Festspielhaus.
Born on this day in 1795 composer Heinrich August Marschner.
Born on this day in 1863 composer Gabriel Pierné.
Born on this day in 1895 composer Jacinto Guerrero.
Born on this day in 1913 baritone Osie Hawkins.
Born on this day in 1939 soprano/mezzo-soprano Janis Martin.
Happy 71st birthday soprano Evelyn Mandac.
Happy 65th birthday soprano Sharon Sweet.
Happy 64th birthday soprano Gianna Rolandi.
Happy 61st birthday baritone Alexandru Agache.
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