Happy 82nd birthday soprano Renata Scotto. Born on this day in 1842 composer and librettist Arrigo Boito.Born on this day in 1846 composer Luigi Denza.Happy 62nd birthday tenor Gregory Kunde.Happy 48th birthday barirone Zeljko Lucic.The cher public are naturally encouraged to post favorite YouTube clips of La Scotto’s artistry.
Dei crucci la trama smaglia il sorriso
Happy 82nd birthday soprano Renata Scotto.
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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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