Born on this day in 1848 soprano Lilli Lehmann. 

Born on this day in 1868 composer Scott Joplin.

Born on this day in 1893 baritone Marcos Redondo.

Born on this day in 1895 tenor René Maison.

Born on this day in 1907 bass Norman Walker.

Happy 78th birthday soprano Maria Chiara.

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