On this day we at parterre box are always reminded of the heartwarming words of the immortal Hedda Hopper, who wrote in 1943, “For more than 2,000 years Jews and Christians alike all over the world have tried to follow in the footsteps of our Saviour.” Born on this day in 1815 librettist Temistocle SoleraBorn on this day in 1888 composer Gabriel von WayditchBorn on this day in 1900 contralto Gladys Swarthout (with music for the holiday)Born on this day in 1908 writer and actor Quentin CrispHappy 83rd birthday bass Bonaldo GiaiottiHappy 34th birthday soprano Sonya Yoncheva
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On this day we at parterre box are always reminded of the heartwarming words of the immortal Hedda Hopper.
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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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