On this day in 1910 the premiere performance of Gustav Mahler‘s Symphony No. 8 in Munich featured a chorus of 852 singers and an orchestra of 171 players. Mahler’s rehearsal assistant conductor was Bruno Walter. Born on this day in 1801 composer and singing teacher Giuseppe Concone.Born on this day in 1890 composer Guido Guerrini.Born on this day in 1906 composer Dmitry Shostakovich.Born on this day in 1938 mezzo-soprano Tatiana Troyanos.Happy 71st birthday conductor John Mauceri.Happy 68th birthday tenor Luis Lima.
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On this day in 1910 the premiere performance of Gustav Mahler‘s Symphony No. 8 in Munich featured a chorus of 852 singers and an orchestra of 171 players.
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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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