Gloria SwansonBorn on this day in 1899 actress and author Gloria Swanson. 

Born on this day in 1822 novelist Henry Murger.
Born on this day in 1851 composer Ruperto Chapí.
Born on this day in 1851 composer Vincent d’Indy.
Born on this day in 1927 conductor and cellist Mstislav Rostropovich.
Happy 66th birthday mezzo-soprano/soprano Maria Ewing.
Happy 57th birthday director Bartlett Sher.

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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