On this day in 1976 Sarah Caldwell became the first female conductor at the Met. Born on this day in 1898 baritone Carlo TagliabueBorn on this day in 1903 tenor Charles KullmanBorn on this day in 1904 stage designer Oliver MesselHappy 79th birthday baritone Renato Bruson
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On this day in 1976 Sarah Caldwell became the first female conductor at the Met.
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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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