Born on this day in 1865 American socialite and interior decorator Elsie de Wolfe. Born on this day in 1895 soprano Hildegard RanczakBorn on this day in 1907 soprano Marion TalleyBorn on this day in 1925 tenor André TurpBorn on this day in 1928 bass Donald AdamsHappy 77th birthday composer John Harbison
Optimism and plenty of white paint
Born on this day in 1865 American socialite and interior decorator Elsie de Wolfe.
WindyCityOperaman
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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