On this day in 1916 Granados’ Goyescas premiered at the Met

Born on this day in 1873 writer Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette
Born on this day in 1918 soprano Frances Yeend
Born on this day in 1931 bass Ezio Flagello
Happy 83rd birthday soprano Helena Tattermuschová
Also Happy 83rd to bass Spiro Malas
Happy 73rd birthday soprano Malvina Major
Born on this day in 1944 composer John Tavener

WindyCityOperaman

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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