La Scena Musicale

Friday, February 1, 2008

Today's Musician Birthday: February 1

1859 - Victor Herbert, Dublin, Ireland; composer, conductor, cellist

Wiki entry

Mason & Hamlin AMPICO reproducing piano plays Victor Herbert Favorites

1922 - Renata Tebaldi, Pesaro, Italy; opera soprano

Wiki entry

Renata Tebaldi sings "Un bel di vedremo" from Madama Butterfly, telecast of February 2, 1959

Labels: birthdays, cello, composer, conductor, opera, renata_tebaldi

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