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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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TroyensOn this day in 1990 the Paris Bastille Opera opened with a performance of Berlioz’ Les Troyens. 

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLefB1m2ufs

Born on this day in 1863 librettist Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI0juYq1hwc

Born on this day in 1901 soprano Franca Somigli.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=880Lc_0Xb44

Born on this day in 1902 tenor Walter Ludwig.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7ZZsqK_Ew0

Born on this day in 1920 composer John La Montaine.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INwazh6YDZc

Born on this day in 1930 mezzo-soprano Betty Allen.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epHNG4PJ74k

Born on this day in 1935 mezzo-soprano Elisabeth Steiner.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0pYu_LgDAY

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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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