Questo e Quello

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Born on this day in 1921 soprano Marcella Pobbè.

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Born on this day in 1921 soprano Marcella Pobbè. 
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok4ZV1fx-yM

On this day in 1668 Antonio Cesti’s opera Il pomo d’oro premiered in Vienna.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlI7ygqbEwg

Born on this day in 1921 composer Ernest Gold.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KJanAm2io4

Born on this day in 1924 tenor Carlo Bergonzi.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hsyUMMEtkk

Happy 72nd birthday soprano Jennifer Smith.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhE5eAeY-YU

Born on this day in 1949 baritone Antonio Salvadori.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKgzFTBvtoM

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