On this day in 1990 the Paris Bastille Opera opened with a performance of Berlioz’ Les Troyens. Born on this day in 1863 librettist Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti.Born on this day in 1901 soprano Franca Somigli.Born on this day in 1902 tenor Walter Ludwig.Born on this day in 1920 composer John La Montaine.Born on this day in 1930 mezzo-soprano Betty Allen.Born on this day in 1935 mezzo-soprano Elisabeth Steiner.
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On this day in 1990 the Paris Bastille Opera opened with a performance of Berlioz’ Les Troyens.
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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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