Born on this day 1911 actor Vincent Price. Born on this day in 1799 composer Fromental Halévy.Born on this day in 1907 soprano Lina Pagliughi.Happy 88th birthday composer Thea Musgrave.Born on this day in 1938 soprano Elizabeth Harwood.Happy 71st birthday tenor Thomas Moser.
“A man who limits his interests limits his life”
Born on this day 1911 actor Vincent Price.
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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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