On this day in 1898, Mascagni’s Iris premiered in Rome. Born on this day in 1913 baritone Jacques JansenAlso born on this day in 1913 composer Benjamin BrittenBorn on this day in 1921 bass Günter ReichHappy 85th birthday director Peter HallHappy 74th birthday tenor Jerome PruettHappy 66th birthday mezzo-soprano Elizabeth LaurenceHappy 64th birthday conductor Kent NaganoHappy 53rd birthday soprano Sumi Jo
Dream a little dream
On this day in 1898, Mascagni’s Iris premiered in Rome.
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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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