On this day in 1905, David Belasco’s The Girl of Golden West premiered in New York City. Born on this date in 1774 composer Gaspare SpontiniBorn on this day in 1896 tenor Kálmán PatakyBorn on this day in 1900 composer Aaron CoplandBorn on this day in 1914 opera librettist Eric CrozierBorn on this day in 1918 contralto Jean MadeiraBorn on this day in 1919 soprano Lisa OttoBorn on this day in 1926 soprano Leonie RysanekHappy 67th birthday baritone Jake Gardner
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On this day in 1905, David Belasco’s The Girl of Golden West premiered in New York City.
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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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