Born on this day in 1931 actress Diana Dors.

Born on this day in 1801 composer Albert Lortzing.
Born on this day in 1891 baritone Imre Palló.
Born on this day in 1921 soprano Denise Duval.
Happy 94th birthday composer Ned Rorem.
Happy 76th birthday conductor Lawrence Foster.
Happy 66th birthday soprano Mari Anne Häggander.

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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