German composer C. P. E. Bach was born on this day in 1714 in Weimer.

March 8, 2019 by Scott Davis

Composer Carlo Gesualdo, Prince of Venosa and Count of Conza, was born on this day in 1566.

March 8, 2019 by Scott Davis

Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind made her operatic debut in “Der Freischütz” at the Royal Swedish Opera on this day in 1838.

March 7, 2019 by Scott Davis

French composer, pianist, and conductor Maurice Ravel was born on this day in 1875 in Ciboure.

March 7, 2019 by Scott Davis

New Zealand soprano Kiri Te Kanawa was born on this day in 1944 in Gisborne.

March 6, 2019 by Scott Davis

Giuseppe Verdi’s opera “La traviata” was premiered in Venice at the Teatro La Fenice on this day in 1853.

March 6, 2019 by Scott Davis