Born on this day in 1912 conductor Georg Solti. 

To honor the anniversary of the maestro’s birth, our friends at Opera Depot are offering free download of Wagner highlights.

Born on this day in 1822 librettist Michel Carré.

Born on this day in 1879 composer Joseph Canteloube.
Born on this day in 1923 tenor John Alexander.
Born on this day in 1847 librettist Giuseppe Giacosa.
Happy 92nd birthday soprano Virginia Zeani.
Born on this day in 1935 tenor Kenneth Collins.
Happy 70th birthday bass and teacher Richard Crist.

WindyCityOperaman

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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