Today in Classical Music History
| 1623 William Byrd, English composer, died in Stondon, Essex (born about 1543). |
| 1694 Louis-Claude Daquin, French organist and composer, born in Paris (died 1772). |
| 1826 Stephen Foster, American composer, born in Lawrenceville, Pa. (died 1864). |
| 1925 Cathy Berberian, American mezzo-soprano, born on this date (died 1983). |
| 1948 Clamma Dale, American soprano, born in Chester, Penn. |
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Today's programming made possible, in part, by contributions...
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from Marilyn Mook, in celebration of her parents’ anniversary.
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from Allen Staples, in memory of Julia Staples, who loved WKAR’s music along with him.
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from the Hammond family, in celebration of Tom’s birthday.
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