Hello, Illya!
On this day in 1967 the musical Illya Darling starring Melina Mercouri opened at the Mark Hellinger Theatre.
On this day in 1967 the musical Illya Darling starring Melina Mercouri opened at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, to run 320 performances.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8_CMg8mStc&start=44
Born on this day in 1882 conductor Albert Coates.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AEs4G6rG-w
Born on this day in 1895 baritone Hans Reinmar.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_EjjETouS0
Born on this day in 1916 composer Alberto Ginastera.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrWSepw8eRQ
Born on this day in 1926 soprano Erna Spoorenberg.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glZdT-eeJaE
Born on this day in 1938 bass Kurt Moll.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kW4I0EFYoI
Happy 76th birthday tenor Arthur Davies.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEmsqBt1Hs8
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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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