On this day in 1970 Stephen Sondheim‘s musical Company opened on Broadway. Born on this day in 1894 soprano Florence Austral.Born on this day in 1921 contralto Marga Höffgen.Happy 92nd birthday soprano Wilma Lipp.Born on this day in 1935 composer Conrad Susa.Happy 47th birthday soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek.
But who will I take care of?
On this day in 1970 Stephen Sondheim‘s musical Company opened on Broadway.
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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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