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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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On this day 1894 the “Dreyfus Affair” began in France with Alfred Dreyfus’ wrongful conviction for treason.

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPhH_7WfTiQ

Born on this day in 1858 composer Giacomo Puccini
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2AHbz2siHA

Born on this day in 1883 composer Edgard Varèse
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN_5oUL_9xE

Born on this day in 1885 composer and critic Deems Taylor
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUWvEqjqa2g

Born on this day in 1903 mezzo-soprano Rosette Anday
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSd3BJqER1o

Born on this day in 1916 bass Fernando Corena
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz7lucmGJh8

Born on this day in 1921 composer Robert Kurka
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsWgYRxeMbI

Happy 60th birthday mezzo-soprano Jean Rigby
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEzDivKgbo0

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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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