On this day in 1562, kissing in public was banned and made punishable by death in Naples, Italy. Born on this day in 1839 composer Modest MussorgskyBorn on this day in 1910 composer Samuel BarberBorn on this day in 1923 bass Nicola ZaccariaBorn on this day in 1928 bass Franz CrassBorn on this day in 1930 conductor Thomas SchippersBorn on this day in 1956 tenor Sergej Larin
Nell’ebbrezza d’un amplesso ch’io viva!
On this day in 1562, kissing in public was banned and made punishable by death in Naples, Italy.
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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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