Questo e Quello

That’s not got much spam in it

On this day in 1937 Spam, the luncheon meat, was introduced into the market by the Hormel Foods Corporation.

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On this day in 1937 Spam, the luncheon meat, was introduced into the market by the Hormel Foods Corporation.  

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Born on this day in 1889 writer, filmmaker and designer Jean Cocteau
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSOEApbNKUY

Born on this day in 1916 soprano Gabriella Gatti
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj9VRs5FmNI

Born on this day in 1924 bass Oskar Czerwenka
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dbrrDQIijY

Born on this day in 1934 baritone Tom Krause
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0NpnCxwfEg

Born on this day in 1940 bass Donald Shanks
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74oDbkdK8YA

Happy 72nd birthday bass-baritone and director Angelo Gobbato
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkgeMHVCX18

Happy 63rd birthday soprano Kristine Ciesinski
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRCLm4rMJaM

Happy 54th birthday soprano Isabelle Poulenard
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH6McLVvSFo

La Cieca

James Jorden (who wrote under the names "La Cieca" and "Our Own JJ") was the founder and editor of parterre box. During his 20 year career as an opera critic he wrote for the New York Times, Opera, Gay City News, Opera Now, Musical America and the New York Post. He also raised his voice in punditry on National Public Radio. From time to time he directed opera, including three unsuccessful productions of Don Giovanni. He also contributed a regular column on opera for the New York Observer. James died in October 2023.

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