On this day in 1952 the Johnny Mercer musical Top Banana opened on Broadway. Born on this day in 1877 composer Roger Quilter.Born on this day in 1902 conductor Eugen Jochum.Born on this day in 1923 baritone Ernest Blanc.Also born on this day in 1923 soprano Victoria de los Angeles.Happy 85th birthday baritone Giampietro Mastromei.
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On this day in 1952 the Johnny Mercer musical Top Banana opened on Broadway.
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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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