On this day in 1778 the Teatro alla Scala opened in Milan. Born on this day in 1823 composer Francisco Asenjo BarbieriBorn on this day in 1912 tenor Richard HolmHappy 57th birthday bass Barseg TumanyanHappy 56th birthday baritone Simon KeenlysideHappy Birthday parterre scribe John Yohalem, who is ageless.
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On this day in 1778 the Teatro alla Scala opened in Milan.
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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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