Born on this day in 1956 actor Michael Biehn. Born on this day in 1848 composer Robert PlanquetteBorn on this day in 1929 bass Don GarrardHappy 85th birthday tenor Pedro LavirgenHappy 76th birthday conductor Steuart BedfordHappy 72nd birthday soprano Patricia WiseBorn on this day in 1958 soprano Deborah Riedel
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Born on this day in 1956 actor Michael Biehn.
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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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