On this say in 1947 Christian Dior unveiled a “New Look”, helping Paris regain its position as the capital of the fashion world. Born on this day in 1883 composer Licinio ReficeBorn on this day in 1902 soprano Anny KonetzniBorn on this day in 1903 baritone Todd DuncanHappy 92nd birthday director and designer Franco ZeffirelliBorn on this day in 1932 baritone Yevgeny KibkaloHappy 75th birthday soprano Gilda Cruz-RomoHappy 64th birthday bass Paata Burchuladze
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On this say in 1947 Christian Dior unveiled a “New Look”, helping Paris regain its position as the capital of the fashion world.
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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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