“It would appear that I have tried everything except incest and folkdancing”
Born on this day in 1897 actress Hermione Gingold.
Born on this day in 1897 actress Hermione Gingold.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sISWPzEqHLQ.
On this day in 1842 Glinka’s Ruslan and Ludmilla premiered in St Petersburg.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KScPMs8YlDA
Born on this day in 1882 composer Joaquín Turina.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqsNv7kIM1k
Born on this day in 1895 mezzo-soprano Conchita Supervia.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvwyiK3AkJ0
On this day in 1905 Richard Strauss’ Salome premiered in Dresden.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQsqG8uPDho.
Born on this day in 1915 soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_BVNKiphrk
Happy 84th birthday tenor Gilbert Py.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nblLSJ2VQE
Happy 64th birthday countertenor Christopher Robson.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aowsjvqifqo
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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