On this day in 1971 President Nixon announced he would visit the People’s Republic of China. Born on this day in 1905 lyricist Dorothy FieldsBorn on this day in 1921 composer Jack BeesonHappy 82nd birthday guitarist/lutenist Julian BreamHappy 81st birthday composer Harrison Birtwistle
The people are the heroes now
On this day in 1971 President Nixon announced he would visit the People’s Republic of China.
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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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