On this day in 1925 Alban Berg‘s Wozzeck premiered in Berlin.

Born on this day in 1850 novelist and travel writer Pierre Loti.

Born on this day in 1895 bass Ludwig Hofmann.

On this day in 1900 Puccini’s Tosca premiered in Rome.

Born on this day in 1921 mezzo-soprano Grace Hoffman.

Born on this day in 1922 tenor Jean Cox.

Born on this day in 1929 baritone Louis Quilico.

Happy 77th birthday baritone Siegmund Nimsgern.

Happy 61st birthday tenor Ben Heppner.