On this day in 1894, Thomas Edison filmed American sharpshooter Annie Oakley, leading to her hiring by Buffalo Bill for his Wild West Show. Born on this day in 1877 composer Roger QuilterBorn on this day in 1902 conductor Eugen JochumBorn on this day in 1923 baritone Ernest BlancAlso born on this day in 1923 soprano Victoria de los AngelesHappy 82nd birthday baritone Giampietro Mastromei
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On this day in 1894, Thomas Edison filmed American sharpshooter Annie Oakley, leading to her hiring by Buffalo Bill for his Wild West Show.
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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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