On this day in 1845, Richard Wagner’s opera Tannhäuser premiered in Dresden. Born on this day in 1900 soprano Erna BergerBorn on this day in 1903 composer Vittorio GianniniBorn on this day in 1911 baritone Frederick SharpHappy 80th birthday soprano Benita Valente
The Greeks had a word for it
On this day in 1845, Richard Wagner’s opera Tannhäuser premiered in Dresden.
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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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