On this day in 1933 Arabella premiered in Dresden. Born on this day in 1891 baritone Benvenuto FranciBorn on this day in 1908 tenor Peter AndersBorn on this day in 1916 tenor Jean GiraudeauBorn on this day in 1926 composer Hans Werner HenzeHappy 66th birthday mezzo-soprano Cynthia BuchanHappy 57th birthday conductor Paul Daniel
Das hat so einen sonderbaren Klang
On this day in 1933 Arabella premiered in Dresden.
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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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