Questo e Quello

Hello, Illya!

On this day in 1967 the musical Illya Darling starring Melina Mercouri opened at the Mark Hellinger Theatre.

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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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