Happy 58th birthday soprano Renée Fleming. 

Born on this day in 1602 composer Francesco Cavalli.
Born on this day in 1899 conductor Lovro von Matacic.
Born on this day in 1927 actress Lois Maxwell.
Happy 89th birthday soprano Laurel Hurley.
In honor of this loveliest of lovely days, the cher public are invited to post YouTube clips of their favorite love songs and love duets.

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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