LaurenHappy 57th birthday soprano Lauren Flanigan. 

Born on this day in 1810 librettist Francesco Maria Piave.
Born on this day in 1830 composer Karl Goldmark.
On this day in 1887 Chabrier’s Le roi malgré lui premiered in Paris.
On this day in 1889 Massenet’s Esclarmonde premiered in Paris.
Born on this day in 1892 bass Ezio Pinza.
Born on this day in 1901 composer Henri Sauguet.
Born on this day in 1911 musicologist and editor Fritz Oeser.
Born on this day in 1914 bass Boris Christoff.

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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