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On this day in 1840 Donizetti’s La Favorite premiered in Paris.
On this day in 1840 Donizetti’s La Favorite premiered in Paris.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xFqLZFPf3M
On this day in 1877 Camille Saint-Saens opera Samson et Dalila premiered in Weimar.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdpmTuxzs3Q
Born on this day in 1899 tenor and teacher Paul Althouse.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvCra849nU8
Born on this day in 1899 conductor John Barbirolli.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBYtbcPqeN0
Born on this day in 1899 conductor Peter Herman Adler.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLe67IbMWE4
Born 93 years ago on this day and needs no introduction. (Look for the Official Parterre Salute to her tomorrow.)
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuEmJZzuG9U
Born on this day in 1925 mezzo-soprano Irina Arkhipova.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHGQo-NxqrM
Photo: Wilfried Hösl.
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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Topics: On This Day
