Born on this day in 1928 actress and model Capucine. Born on this day in 1412 martyr and saint Jeanne d’Arc.Born on this day in 1838 composer Max Bruch.Born on this day in 1894 bass André Pernet.Born on this day in 1903 conductor Maurice Abravanel.Born on this day in 1903 soprano Mafalda Favero.Born on this day in 1907 baritone Francesco Valentino.Born on this day in 1913 actress Loretta Young.Born on this day in 1927 baritone David Ohanesian.Happy 77th birthday mezzo-soprano Shirley Love.
I used to think I needed a man to define myself
Born on this day in 1928 actress and model Capucine.
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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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