On this day in 1926 the first Vitaphone talking motion picture, Don Juan, premiered at the Warner Theatre in New York City. (Several sound-synchronized short subjects completed the program.) Born on this day in 1811 composer Ambroise ThomasBorn on this day in 1868 composer Oskar MerikantoBorn on this day in 1886 composer Oscar EsplaBorn on this day in 1890 conductor Erich KleiberHappy 89th birthday composer Betsy Jolas
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On this day in 1926 the first Vitaphone “talkie” movie, Don Juan premiered at the Warner Theatre in New York City.
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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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