Born on this day in 1905 actress Anna May Wong. Born on this day in 1698 poet and librettist Pietro MetastasioBorn on this day in 1869 composer Charles LevadéBorn on this day in 1914 conductor Rudolf NeuhausBorn on this day in 1926 mezzo-soprano Nell RankinHappy 72nd birthday conductor David Atherton
Daughter of the dragon
Born on this day in 1905 actress Anna May Wong.
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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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