On this day in 1784 Benjamin Franklin expressed unhappiness over the eagle as America’s symbol. On this day in 1790 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte premiered in Vienna.On this day in 1833 Donizetti’s Lucrezia Borgia premiered in Milan.On this day in 1911 Richard Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier premiered in Dresden.On this day in 1957 Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites premiered at La Scala in Milan.Born on this day in 1927 mezzo-soprano Frances Bible.
He clasps the crag with crooked hands
On this day in 1784 Benjamin Franklin expressed unhappiness over the eagle as America’s symbol.
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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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