On this day in 1665 Ye Bare & Ye Cubb became the first play performed in North America (at Acomac, VA.) Born on this day in 1866 heldentenor Erik SchmedesBorn on this day in 1920 bass Alexander Pavlovich OgnivtsevHappy 82nd birthday soprano Nicoletta PanniHappy 66th birthday mezzo-soprano Ann MurrayHappy 56th birthday conductor Sian Edwards
And all he said was “woof”
On this day in 1665 Ye Bare & Ye Cubb became the first play performed in North America (at Acomac, VA.)
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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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