On this day in 534 BC, Thespis of Icaria became the first recorded actor to portray a character onstage. Born on this day in 1876 composer Manuel de FallaBorn on this day in 1898 bass Dezso ErnsterBorn on this day in 1928 composer Jerry BockHappy 86th birthday soprano Pauline TinsleyHappy 81st birthday composer Krzysztof PendereckiHappy 79th birthday tenor William Lewis
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On this day in 534 BC, Thespis of Icaria became the first recorded actor to portray a character onstage.
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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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