On this day in 1835 Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor premiered in Naples. Born on this day in 1898 composer George GershwinBorn on this day in 1908 composer Eugen SuchonBorn on this day in 1930 tenor Fritz WunderlichHappy 68th birthday baritone Dale DuesingHappy 66th birthday soprano Deborah PolaskiHappy 65th birthday tenor Gary Lakes
“Ah, the sextet from Lucia!”
On this day in 1835 Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor premiered in Naples.
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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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