On this day in 1993, the first issue of parterre box, the queer opera zine was published.
Born on this day in 1911 composer Nino RotaBorn on this day in 1920 tenor Charles CraigHappy 94th birthday soprano Phyllis CurtinBorn on this day in 1922 tenor William McAlpineHappy 70th birthday mezzo-soprano Jeanne PilandHappy 69th birhtday mezzo-soprano Marjana Lipovsek
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Following the successful launch of the new regular feature The Talk of the Town in January, the team at the box is inviting contributions for a new quarter of operatic potpourri.
Yannick leads The Philadelphia Orchestra, superstars Nina Stemme and Stuart Skelton, and world-class singers in a rare concert performance that reveals every detail and nuance of this richly harmonic score. Experience the passion and cold-hearted revenge of this scandalous opera. Get tickets now!
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