Born on this day in 1896 actress and screenwriter Ruth Gordon. 

Born on this day in 1896 conductor Antonino Votto.

Born on this day in 1897 soprano Käthe Heidersbach.

On this day in 1944 the Aaron Copland/Martha Graham ballet Appalachian Spring had its premiere in Washington DC.

Happy 71st birthday countertenor and conductor René Jacobs.

Happy 62nd birthday baritone François Le Roux.