On this day in 1928 the first broadcast of “The Voice of Firestone” was heard. Born on this day in 1754 poet George CrabbeBorn on this day in 1791 dramatist and librettist Eugène ScribeBorn on this day in 1824 composer Peter Cornelius (with music for the holiday)Born on this day in 1887 soprano Lucrezia BoriBorn on this day in 1927 soprano Teresa Stich-RandallHappy 76th birthday conductor Arnold OstmanHappy 65th birthday composer Libby LarsenBorn on this day in 1957 baritone Richard Cowan. RIP
That wondrous rapture within your eyes
On this day in 1928 the first broadcast of “The Voice of Firestone” was heard.
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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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