Born on this day in 1873 lyricist Otto Harbach. Born on this day in 1750 composer Antonio SalieriBorn on this day in 1849 composer Benjamin GodardHappy 82nd birthday soprano Bela RudenkoBorn on this day in 1940 conductor Michelangelo Veltri
Now laughing friends deride tears I cannot hide
Born on this day in 1873 lyricist Otto Harbach.
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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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