Born on this day in 1922 actor Jack Klugman. Born on this day in 1802 composer Louis Niedermeyer.Born on this day in 1812 composer Friedrich von Flotow.Born on this day in 1871 composer Arthur Nevin.On this day in 1867 Gounod’s Romeo et Juliette premiered in Paris.On this day in 1877 Massenet’s Le Roi de Lahore premiered in Paris.Born on this day in 1892 soprano Delia Reinhardt.Born on this day in 1920 conductor Guido Cantelli.Happy 76th birthday soprano Judith Blegen.Happy 64th birthday soprano Ilona Tokody.
Die Macht des Schicksals!
Born on this day in 1922 actor Jack Klugman.
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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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