Born on this day in 1921 stage director Giorgio Strehler. Born on this day in 1892 soprano Emma Luart.Born on this day in 1901 conductor Franz Konwitschny.Born on this day in 1904 baritone and teacher Martial Singher.Born on this day in 1913 tenor Ferruccio Tagliavini.Born on this day in 1923 composer William Flanagan.
(none of his vocal music or operas are yet posted on YouTube)Happy 92nd birthday conductor Georges Prêtre.Happy 82nd birthday tenor Horst Hiestermann.Happy 56th birthday soprano Cecilia Gasdia.Also Happy 56th to singer and actress Sarah Brightman.
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Born on this day in 1904 baritone and teacher Martial Singher.
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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