“I hate to be alone”
Born on this day in 1912 conductor Georg Solti.
Born on this day in 1912 conductor Georg Solti.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkOiKy6sXfM
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.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHZez_fYzVQ
Born on this day in 1879 composer Joseph Canteloube.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4oDgMQrzP8
Born on this day in 1923 tenor John Alexander.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYYsZSZM6EQ
Born on this day in 1847 librettist Giuseppe Giacosa.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW7O58DerMU
Happy 92nd birthday soprano Virginia Zeani.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmgdw73ZV3k
Born on this day in 1935 tenor Kenneth Collins.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtmcJxFBdAc
Happy 70th birthday bass and teacher Richard Crist.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_jVzITbMOY
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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