On this day in 1431 Joan of Arc was defeated by Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Born on this day in 1698 poet and librettist Pietro MetastasioBorn on this day in 1869 composer Charles LevadéBorn on this day in 1914 conductor Rudolf NeuhausBorn on this day in 1926 mezzo-soprano Nell RankinBorn on this day in 1930 tenor Gerd BrenneisHappy 71st birthday conductor David Atherton
A farewell to arbres
On this day in 1431 Joan of Arc was defeated by Bishop Pierre Cauchon.
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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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