Born on this day in 1888 actress Marion Lorne. Born on this day in 1891 tenor Antonio Cortis.Born on this day in 1892 mezzo-contralto Maria Olszewska.Born on this day in 1910 soprano Trude Eipperle.Happy 82nd birthday opera director Harry Kupfer.Happy 79th birthday mezzo-soprano Huguette Tourangeau.Born on this day in 1944 tenor Peter Hofmann.Happy 66th birthday soprano Melanie Holliday.
Stranger off a train
Born on this day in 1888 actress Marion Lorne.
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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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