Born on this day in 1936 actress Mary Tyler Moore. Born on this day in 1850 composer Tomás Bretón.Born on this day in 1876 cellist and conductor Pablo Casals.Born on this day in 1898 baritone Jules Bledsoe.Born on this day in 1912 composer Peggy Glanville-Hicks.Born on this day in 1918 soprano Mado Robin.Born on this day in 1932 tenor Kolbjörn Höiseth.
“Take chances, make mistakes”
Born on this day in 1936 actress Mary Tyler Moore.
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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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