Born on this day in 1923 composer György Ligeti. Born on this day in 1925 baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau.Born on this day in 1943 soprano Elena Souliotis.Happy Memorial Day US Parterrians!
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Born on this day in 1923 composer György Ligeti.
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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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