Born on this day in 1808 soprano Maria Malibran. Born on this day in 1912 bass Fritz Ollendorf.Happy 85th birthday soprano Christiane Eda-Pierre.Born on this day in 1936 soprano Luisa Bosabalian.Happy 80th birthday baritone Benjamin Luxon.Born on this day in 1946 director and designer Herbert Wernicke.Happy 62nd birthday soprano Charlotte Margiono.
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Born on this day in 1808 soprano Maria Malibran.
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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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