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Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Today's Birthday in Music: June 25 (Charpentier)

1860 - Gustave Charpentier, Dieuze, France; composer (Louise)

Wiki entry

Renee Fleming sings "Depuis le jour" from Louise (Thèatre du Chàtelet Paris, 2002)

Labels: birthdays, composer, Gustave Charpentier

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