On this day in 1170, Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, was assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II. Born on this day in 1850 composer Tomás BretónBorn on this day in 1898 baritone Jules BledsoeBorn on this day in 1912 composer Peggy Glanville-HicksBorn on this day in 1918 soprano Mado RobinBorn on this day in 1932 tenor Kolbjörn Höiseth
Fighting vainly the old Anouilh
On this day in 1170, Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, was assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II.
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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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