On this day in 1933, soprano Caterina Jarboro performed the title role of Aida at the New York Hippodrome, the first African-American artist to sing a prima donna opera role in the United States.
Ebben sia pure… anch’io son tal
On this day in 1933, soprano Caterina Jarboro performed the title role of Aida at the New York Hippodrome.
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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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