But why, Veda?
On this day in 1946 at the 18th Academy Awards, Joan Crawford was named “Best Actress” for her performance in Mildred Pierce.
On this day in 1946 at the 18th Academy Awards, Joan Crawford was named “Best Actress” for her performance in Mildred Pierce.
Born on this day in 1822 composer Victor Massé
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p7rtb3ilSM
Born on this day in 1875 composer Maurice Ravel
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rjSMsmhN5I
Happy 88th birthday tenor Robert Gard
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOqGcTRwzQw
Happy 86th birthday baritone Claudio Nicolai
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pliFI8DVOvU
Happy 84th birthday soprano Mady Mesplé
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmSu-0zsWuA
Born on this day in 1932 (1934?) baritone Eugene Holmes
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XZxrX1fKgo
Happy 60th birthday countertenor Michael Chance
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQI6KLxR_68
WindyCityOperaman
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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