On this day in 1859, Jules Leotard performed the first flying trapeze circus act in Paris. (He designed the garment that bears his name.) Born on this day in 1892 tenor Tudor DaviesBorn on this day in 1920 bass Michael LangdonBorn on this day in 1939 soprano Lucia PoppHappy 67th birthday soprano, teacher and administrator Sheri Greenawald
A daring young man
On this day in 1859, Jules Leotard performed the first flying trapeze circus act in Paris.
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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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