On this day in 1901 Jules Massenet’s “conte lyrique” Grisélidis premiered at the Opéra-Comique. Born on this day in 1903 dancer Alexandra DanilovaHappy 78th birthday tenor René KolloHappy 67th birthday soprano Barbara HendricksHappy 65th birthday tenor Vinson Cole
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On this day in 1901 Jules Massenet’s “conte lyrique” Grisélidis premiered at the Opéra-Comique.
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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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