Born on this day in 1889 actor Franklin Pangborn. Born on this day in 1890 tenor Vladimir RosingBorn on this day in 1930 bass Manfred SchenkHappy 81st birthday soprano Teresa Zylis-GaraHappy 76th birthday baritone Lajos Miller
I wake up screaming
Born on this day in 1889 actor Franklin Pangborn.
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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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