On this day in 1881, Massenet’s Hérodiade premiered in Brussels. Born on this day in 1751 composer Giuseppe Giordani, brother of the composer of the classical singer’s first aria.Born on this day in 1882 composer Walter BraunfelsBorn on this day in 1888 conductor Fritz ReinerBorn on this day in 1900 soprano and Glyndebourne founder Audrey MildmayBorn on this day in 1902 soprano Dusolina GianniniHappy 70th birthday conductor William ChristieHappy 65th birthday baritone Russell SmytheHappy 62nd birthday mezzo-soprano Jane BunnellHappy 57th birthday baritone Olaf Bär
Mon coeur s’est calmé!
On this day in 1881, Massenet’s Hérodiade premiered in Brussels.
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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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