Today in Music History - March 5
The Canadian Press
2021-03-05
Today in Music History for March 5:
In 1882, Canadian soprano Pauline Donalda was born in Montreal. Considered a rival of the famous Melba in the early years of the 20th century, Donalda often replaced her in roles and sang with such renowned performers as Enrico Caruso. Most of her performing career was spent in Europe, but in 1937, she returned to Montreal. There she formed the Opera Guild and directed it until 1969, the year before her death.
In 1955, Elvis Presley made his TV debut on the regional show "The Louisiana Hayride."