Born on this day in 1902 actress Norma Shearer. Born on this day in 1893 composer Douglas Moore.Born on this day in 1929 choral conductor and composer John Alldis.Happy 86th birthday soprano Renate Holm.Happy 66th birthday soprano Ashley Putnam.
“Being a motion picture actress is the pitch of ecstasy”
>Born on this day in 1902 actress Norma Shearer.
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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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