On this day in 1831, Meyerbeer’s Robert le diable was first produced.
Born on this day in 1913 baritone Jacques JansenAlso born on this day in 1913 composer Benjamin BrittenBorn on this day in 1921 bass Günter ReichHappy 84th birthday director Peter HallHappy 73rd birthday tenor Jerome PruettHappy 65th birthday mezzo-soprano Elizabeth LaurenceHappy 63rd birthday conductor Kent NaganoHappy 52nd birthday soprano Sumi Jo
Following the successful launch of the new regular feature The Talk of the Town in January, the team at the box is inviting contributions for a new quarter of operatic potpourri.
Yannick leads The Philadelphia Orchestra, superstars Nina Stemme and Stuart Skelton, and world-class singers in a rare concert performance that reveals every detail and nuance of this richly harmonic score. Experience the passion and cold-hearted revenge of this scandalous opera. Get tickets now!
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