Happy 62nd birthday composer and vocalist Diamanda Galas. Born on this day in 1862 playwright Maurice Maeterlinck.Born on this day in 1897 tenor Helge Rosvaenge.Born on this day in 1926 baritone Thomas Stewart.Born on this day in 1928 tenor Michele Molese.Born on this day in 1943 contralto Anne Collins.
Diamanda is forever
Happy 62nd birthday composer and vocalist Diamanda Galas.
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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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