On this day in 1890, evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson was born. Born on this day in 1899 contralto Mary JarredBorn on this day in 1900 soprano Marcelle BunletBorn on this day in 1919 soprano Irmgard SeefriedHappy 77th birthday soprano Joan CardenHappy 61st birthday mezzo-soprano Sally BurgessHappy 51st birthday soprano Christiane Oelze
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On this day in 1890, evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson was born.
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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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