Born on this day in 1802 author and playwright Victor Hugo. Born on this day in 1864 composer Alfred Bachelet.Born on this day in 1879 composer Frank Bridge.Born on this day in 1893 librettist Guillermo Fernández Shaw.Born on this day in 1902 conductor Rudolf Moralt.Born on this day in 1924 conductor Silvio Varviso.Born on this day in 1927 bass-baritone Donald Gramm.Happy 73rd birthday bass David Thomas.Born on this day in 1944 tenor Peter Lindroos.Happy 70th birthday bass Dimitri Kavrakos.Happy 67th birthday soprano Emma Kirkby.
Aimer, c’est agir
Born on this day in 1802 author and playwright Victor Hugo.
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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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