Born on this day in 19o7 actress Clara Bow. Born on this day in 1879 composer Ottorino RespighiBorn on this day in 1882 composer and conductor Richard HagemanBorn on this day in 1915 composer David DiamondBorn on this day in 1929 baritone Eberhard WaechterBorn on this day in 1933 mezzo-soprano Erzsébet KomlóssyHappy 78th birthday painter and designer David HockneyHappy 77th birthday tenor Giorgio LambertiHappy 75th birthday tenor Manfred JungBorn on this day in 1940 tenor János B NagyHappy 74th birthday baritone Timothy Nolen
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Born on this day in 19o7 actress Clara Bow.
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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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