Born on this day in 1902 composer Richard Rodgers.
Born on this day in 1902 composer Richard Rodgers. Happy 63rd birthday baritone Thomas Hampson.
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On this day in 1841 Adophe Adam‘s ballet Giselle premiered in Paris.
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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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