Born on this day in 1888 English actress Edith Evans. Born on this day in 1906 bass-baritone Ferdinand FrantzBorn on this day in 1912 soprano Ilona SteingruberBorn on this day in 1914 tenor Giacinto PrandelliBorn on this day in 1915 conductor Newell JenkinsBorn on this day in 1927 opera stage director Nathaniel MerrillHappy 72nd birthday baritone Malcolm Donnelly
You don’t take exams for acting, you take your courage
Born on this day in 1888 English actress Edith Evans.
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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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