On this day in 1963, The Leopard directed by Luchino Visconti won the Palme d’Or at the 16th Cannes Film Festival. Born on this day in 1893 soprano Rosa Raisa.Born on this day in 1894 baritone Heinrich Rehkemper.Born on this day in 1913 baritone Horst Günter.Happy 88th birthday conductor Günther Wich.Born on this day in 1932 soprano Ilva Ligabue.Happy 80th birthday soprano Ingeborg Hallstein.
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On this day in 1963 at the 16th Cannes Film Festival, The Leopard directed by Luchino Visconti won the Palme d’Or.
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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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