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May 11

Born on this day

1881-1944
Jan van Gilse
Netherlands
Composer

1895-1978
William Grant Still
USA
Composer

1909-1952
Herbert Murrill
United Kingdom
Composer

1911-1988
Jeanne Behrend
USA
Composer

1954
Judith Weir
United Kingdom
Composer

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A Summer of Vocal Splendor: Newport Classical Unveils Its 2026 Season

Set against the architectural grandeur and ocean-swept landscapes of Rhode Island’s historic Gilded Age retreat, the Newport Classical Music Festival has officially unveiled the vocal highlights of its highly anticipated 2026–27 season. Long celebrated for transforming the historic "City by the Sea" into a premier summer destination for classical aficionados, this year's meticulously curated programming promises an extraordinary convergence of period-instrument brilliance, world-class choral precision, and breathtaking bel canto virtuosity.

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Opera World Calendar
May 6

Born on this day

1882-1931
Georgi Atanasov
Bulgaria
Composer

1918-1970
Mimi Benzell
USA
Soprano

1920-2012
Marguerite Piazza
USA
Soprano

1941-2005
Ghena Dimitrova
Bulgaria
Soprano

1945
Victoria Bond
USA
Composer

1960
Phyllis Treigle
USA
Soprano

Established on this day

1893
HNK Split
Croatia
National theatreк

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