Born on this day in 1896 composer Nacio Herb Brown. Born on this day in 1903 baritone Robert Weede.Born on this day in 1904 tenor José Soler.Born on this day in 1910 bass Hervey Alan.Happy 88th birthday soprano/mezzo-soprano Anny Schlemm.Born on this day in 1930 soprano and Hollywood “ghost” singer Marni Nixon.Happy 78th birthday baritone Silvano Carroli.Happy 34th birthday Unison Media maven Andrew Ousley.
Now the milkman’s on his way
Born on this day in 1896 composer Nacio Herb Brown.
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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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