On this day in 1903, Enrico Caruso made his United States debut at the Metropolitan Opera House in Rigoletto. Born on this day in 1876 composer Manuel de FallaBorn on this day in 1898 bass Dezso ErnsterBorn on this day in 1928 composer Jerry BockHappy 87th birthday soprano Pauline TinsleyHappy 82nd birthday composer Krzysztof PendereckiHappy 80th birthday tenor William Lewis
Getting his Dukes in a row
>On this day in 1903, Enrico Caruso made his United States debut at the Metropolitan Opera House in Rigoletto.
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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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