On this day 1894 the “Dreyfus Affair” began in France with Alfred Dreyfus’ wrongful conviction for treason. Born on this day in 1858 composer Giacomo PucciniBorn on this day in 1883 composer Edgard VarèseBorn on this day in 1885 composer and critic Deems TaylorBorn on this day in 1903 mezzo-soprano Rosette AndayBorn on this day in 1916 bass Fernando CorenaBorn on this day in 1921 composer Robert KurkaHappy 60th birthday mezzo-soprano Jean Rigby
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On this day 1894 the “Dreyfus Affair” began in France with Alfred Dreyfus’ wrongful conviction for treason.
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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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