Sullivan, Sir Arthur

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Fri 25 May 2007

This Day in Classical Music History: May 25

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1878: Premiere of HMS Pinafore, operetta by Sullivan (libretto by Gilbert).

1929: Beverly Sills, soprano, born.

1934: Gustav (Theodore) Holst, composer, died.

 

Sun 13 May 2007

This Day in Classical Music History: May 13

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1842: Arthur Sullivan, composer (Gilbert & Sullivan, etc.), born.

 

Wed 25 Apr 2007

This Day in Classical Music History: April 25

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1881: Premiere of Patience, or Bunthorne’s Bride, operetta by Sullivan (libretto by Gilbert).