On this day in 1611: the first documented performance of Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth at the Globe Theatre. Born on this day in 1903 baritone Josef HerrmannBorn on this day in 1906 tenor Giovanni MalipieroHappy 72nd birthday conductor John Eliot Gardiner
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On this day in 1611: the first documented performance of Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth at the Globe Theatre.
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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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