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Born on this day in 1921, comedian/TV host/composer Steve Allen.

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Born on this day in 1921, comedian/TV host/composer Steve Allen.

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On this day in 1830 Donizetti’s Anna Bolena premiered in Milan.
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On this day in 1831 Bellini’s Norma premiered at Teatro alla Scala in Milan.
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Born on this day in 1897 mezzo-soprano Marion Telva.
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Born on this day in 1902 soprano Clara Ebers.
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Happy 82nd birthday mezzo-soprano Viorica Cortez.
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Happy 80th birthday soprano Teresa Kubiak.
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Happy 79th birthday soprano Adriana Maliponte.
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Happy 78th birthday soprano Kay Griffel.
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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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