Born on this day in 1895 mezzo-soprano Conchita Supervia.

Born on this day in 1897 actress Hermione Gingold.

Born on this day in 1915 soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf.

On this day in 1842, the premiere of Glinka’s Ruslan and Ludmilla in St Petersburg.

Birthday anniversaries of composer Joaquín Turina (1882) and tenor Gilbert Py (1933).

Happy 69th birthday countertenor Christopher Robson.

Photo: Marty Sohl

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