On this day in 1962, Philharmonic Hall (since renamed Avery Fisher Hall) opened as the first unit of Lincoln Center for Performing Arts. Born on this day in 1865 librettist Carlos Fernández ShawBorn on this day in 1902 librettist Montagu SlaterBorn on this day in 1907 bass Nicola MosconaAlso born on this day in 1907 soprano Jarmila NovotnáBorn on this day in 1923 tenor Sándor KónyaBorn on this day in 1928 tenor Spas WenkoffHappy 62nd birthday soprano Kathryn Montgomery-MeissnerAlso Happy 62nd to baritone and actor William Shimell
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On this day in 1962, Philharmonic Hall (since renamed Avery Fisher Hall) opened as the first unit of Lincoln Center for Performing Arts.
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Dan Soda (Windy City Operaman) is a Chicago native whose first visit to opera was at age 17 and Massenet’s Werther with Troyanos and Kraus. Nothing was ever the same. Opera and concert performances, recordings and video are an obsession. He prepares Parterre Box’s daily birthday and anniversary tributes. He also enjoys concerts, live theater and movies.
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