The constant nymph
On this day in 1993 Dvorak’s Rusalka finally appeared at the Met, with Gabriela Benacková in the title role.
On this day in 1725 Handel’s Tamerlano premiered in London.On this day in 1862 Verdi’s La forza del destino premiered in St Petersburg.Photo: Winnie Klotz / Metropolitan Opera
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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