Born on this day in 1898 actress and singer Lotte Lenya.
Born on this day in 1898 actress and singer Lotte Lenya.
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On this day in 1974 Britten’s Death in Venice had its American premiere at the Metropolitan Opera. Tenor Peter Pears and baritone John Shirley-Quirk made their debuts.
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Happy birthday to dramatic sopranos Berit Lindholm (84) and Catarina Ligendza (81).
And happy birthday to parterre box scribe Christian Ocier.
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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