A gal a day is enough for me
“Extremely noisy without being nearly as mirthful as their other films”
On this day in 1933, Duck Soup, starring the Marx Brothers, was released and reviewed as “extremely noisy without being nearly as mirthful as their other films.” (New York Times)
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On this day in 1839 Verdi’s Oberto premiered in Milan.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8FYH4dzi4A
On this day in 1866 Thomas’ Mignon premiered at the Opera-Comique.
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Born on this day in 1925 conductor Charles Mackerras.
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On this day in 1968 the Kander-Ebb musical Zorba opened on Broadway.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PiSI1MHu7I
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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