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Born on this day in 1890 fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli.

Born on this day in 1890 fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli.

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On this day in 1838 Berlioz’ Benvenuto Cellini premiered in Paris.

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On this day in 1868 Bizet’s Pêcheurs de perles 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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