The key to longevity: keep breathing!
Born on this day in 1887 singer, comedian, actress, and radio personality Sophie Tucker.

Born on this day in 1898 baritone Carlo Tagliabue.
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Born on this day in 1903 tenor Charles Kullman.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8U4eLwjpC8
Born on this day in 1904 stage designer Oliver Messel.
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Happy 81st birthday baritone Renato Bruson.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKyUEM-R14o
On this day in 1976 Sarah Caldwell became the first female conductor at the Met.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiUcbQe2byU
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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