Born on this day in 1853 theatrical producer, impresario, director and playwright David Belasco. Born on this day in 1894 soprano Yvonne Printemps.Born on this day in 1930 contralto Maureen Forrester.
“Lights are to drama what music is to the lyrics of a song”
Born on this day in 1853 theatrical producer, impresario, director and playwright David Belasco.
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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