Born on this day in 1924 soprano Leyla Gencer, represented after the jump singing music by Giuseppe Verdi, born on this day in 1813. Born on this day in 1854 composer Jerónimo Giménez.Born on this day in 1903 composer Vernon Duke.Born on this day in 1905 conductor Alexander Shamil’yevich Melik-Pashayev.On this day in 1935 Porgy and Bess opened at the Alvin Theatre (today known as the Neil Simon Theatre) on Broadway.
“Yes, I am imperious”
Born on this day in 1924 soprano Leyla Gencer, represented after the jump singing music by Giuseppe Verdi, born on this day in 1813.
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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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