On this day in 1955, American poet Allen Ginsberg performed his poem “Howl” for the first time at the Six Gallery in San Francisco. Born on this day in 1914 actor and singer Alfred DrakeBorn on this day in 1925 baritone Bryan DrakeHappy 65th birthday composer Gabriel YaredHappy 78th birthday conductor Charles DutoitHappy 59th birthday cellist Yo-Yo Ma
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On this day in 1955, American poet Allen Ginsberg performed his poem “Howl” for the first time at the Six Gallery in San Francisco.
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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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