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On this day in 1946 actress Gilda Radner was born.

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On this day in 1946 actress Gilda Radner was born. 

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On this day in 1841 Adophe Adam’s ballet Giselle premiered in Paris.
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Born on this day in 1874 composer Oley Speaks.
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Born on this day in 1902 composer Richard Rodgers.
and Happy 62nd birthday baritone Thomas Hampson.

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Born on this day in 1912 conductor Sergiu Celibidache.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlY3mdjD4wc

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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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