mildmayBorn on this day in 1900 soprano and Glyndebourne founder Audrey Mildmay. 

Born on this day in 1751 composer Giuseppe Giordani.sadly not the composer of the classical singer’s first aria (his brother was.)
Born on this day in 1882 composer Walter Braunfels.
Born on this day in 1888 conductor Fritz Reiner.
Born on this day in 1902 soprano Dusolina Giannini.
Born on this day in 1915 singer Edith Piaf.

Happy 72nd birthday conductor William Christie.

Happy 67th birthday baritone Russell Smythe.
Happy 59th birthday baritone Olaf Bär.
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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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