Born on this day in 1843 soprano Adelina Patti.
(Mme. Patti made her operatic debut at the age of 16 as Lucia di Lammermoor at the Academy of Music, located at 14th Street and Irving Place.)
The belle of 14th street
Born on this day in 1843 soprano Adelina Patti.
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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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