On this day in 753 BC, according to tradition, Romulus and Remus founded Rome. Born on this day in 1899 composer Randall ThompsonBorn on this day in 1911 baritone Leonard WarrenBorn on this day in 1920 conductor and composer Bruno MadernaHappy 88th birthday soprano Suzanne SarrocaBorn on this day in 1931 bass-baritone Bengt RundgrenHappy 63rd birthday soprano Jill Feldman
Lupa always liked you best
On this day in 753 BC, according to tradition, Romulus and Remus founded Rome.
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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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