Born on this day in 1897 soprano Rosa Ponselle Born on this day in 1788 poet Lord ByronBorn on this day in 1849 writer and dramatist August StrindbergBorn on this day in 1911 soprano Suzanne DancoBorn on this day in 1914 soprano Emmy LooseBorn on this day in 1920 bass-baritone William WarfieldBorn on this day in 1927 bass-baritone Hans Günter NöckerTo keep us warm and occupied during the impending blizzard, the cher public are encouraged to share their favorite examples of Madame Ponselle’s torrid art.
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Born on this day in 1897 soprano Rosa Ponselle
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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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