On this day in 1955 contralto Marian Anderson made her Metropolitan Opera debut. Born on this day in 1899 composer Francis PoulencBorn on this day in 1900 soprano Mary LewisBorn on this day in 1901 baritone John BrownleeBorn on this day in 1912 conductor Günter WandBorn on this day in 1917 composer Ulysses KayBorn on this day in 1921 poet and librettist Chester KallmanHappy 93rd birthday soprano Colette Lorand
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On this day in 1955 contralto Marian Anderson made her Metropolitan Opera debut.
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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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