Born on this day in 1813 composer Richard Wagner (not pictured). In keeping with tradition, Opera Depot is offering a free download of Die Walküre and a discount on single Wagner opera in their collection (nearly 350 in total) of 50% off!
Born on this day in 1925 tenor James King.
Born on this day in 1900 soprano Vina Bovy.Born on this day in 1913 conductor Frantisek Jílek.The cher public are invited to post their favorite Wagnerian YouTube clips.
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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Parterre Box concludes the thrilling first year of Talk of the Town by inviting your lightning rod opinions on several more categories of operatic argumentation.
