On this day in 1908 Arturo Toscanini made his Metropolitan Opera debut conducting a new production of Aïda, with Emmy Destinn, also making her debut, in the title role. Born on this day in 1829 composer Anton Grigoryevich RubinsteinBorn on this day in 1895 composer Paul HindemithBorn on this day in 1896 baritone Lawrence TibbettBorn on this day in 1902 conductor Richard KrausHappy 85th or so birthday soprano Maralin Niska DiceHappy 61st birthday conductor Donald Runnicles
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On this day in 1908 Arturo Toscanini made his Metropolitan Opera debut conducting a new production of Aïda, with Emmy Destinn, also making her debut, in the title role.
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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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