On this day in 1925 Alban Berg‘s Wozzeck premiered in Berlin. Born on this day in 1850 novelist and travel writer Pierre Loti.Born on this day in 1895 bass Ludwig Hofmann.On this day in 1900 Puccini’s Tosca premiered in Rome.Born on this day in 1921 mezzo-soprano Grace Hoffman.Born on this day in 1922 tenor Jean Cox.Born on this day in 1929 baritone Louis Quilico.Happy 77th birthday baritone Siegmund Nimsgern.Happy 61st birthday tenor Ben Heppner.
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On this day in 1925 Alban Berg‘s Wozzeck premiered in Berlin.
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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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