Born on this day in 1828 writer Lev Nikolayevich “Leo” Tolstoy. Born on this day in 1873 opera and stage director Max Reinhardt.Born on this day in 1892 soprano Miriam Licette.Born on this day in 1925 director and designer Filippo Sanjust.Happy 91st birthday mezzo-soprano Sona Cervená.Happy 84th birthday baritone William Dooley.Happy 80th birthday soprano Ute Vinzing.Happy 71st birthday conductor Richard Divall.Happy 67th birthday conductor Adam Fischer.Happy 41st birthday singer Michael Buble.
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Born on this day in 1828 writer Lev Nikolayevich “Leo” Tolstoy.
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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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