August 6 — On This Day in Opera

Baptism (birth) of Italian composer and singer Barbara Strozzi in Venice, renowned for her songs and early Baroque vocal music.

Italian composer Lauro Rossi, remembered for the operas "La casa disabitata" and "Il domino nero", was born in Macerata.

American soprano Florence Easton was born in Middlesbrough, England. She later became a leading artist at the Metropolitan Opera and created several important twentieth-century opera roles.

American baritone Robert Weede, best known for his portrayal of Falstaff and other Verdi roles at the Metropolitan Opera, was born in Georgia.

American soprano Catherine Malfitano, acclaimed for performances in "Tosca", "Salome", and contemporary opera, was born in New York City.

American composer Carlisle Floyd's opera "The Sojourner and Mollie Sinclair" received its world premiere at the Central City Opera in Colorado.

Death of German countertenor Klaus Nomi in New York City; noted for his operatic countertenor voice fused with avant‑garde performance art.