Born on this day in 1898 actress Shirley Booth. Born on this day in 1922 soprano/mezzo-soprano/opera director Regina Resnik.Born on this day in 1930 conductor Mario Bernardi.Born on this day in 1936 bass-baritone Peter van der Bilt.Happy 72nd birthday composer David Schiff.Happy 62nd birthday countertenor Dominique Visse.
“Actors should be overheard, not listened to”
Born on this day in 1898 actress Shirley Booth.
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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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