On this day in 1972 President Nixon arrived in the People’s Republic of China. Born on this day in 1831 librettist Henri MeilhacBorn on this day in 1836 composer Léo DelibesBorn on this day in 1897 soprano Maria NezadalBorn on this day in 1907 poet and librettist W H AudenHappy 75th birthday tenor Heinz ZednikHappy 70th birthday soprano Lisbeth BalslevAlso happy 70th to baritone John Bröcheler
The world was listening
On this day in 1972 President Nixon arrived in the People’s Republic of China.
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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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