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Born on this day in 1918 director and producer Robert Aldrich.
Happy 68th birthday soprano Ashley Putnam.Born on this day in 1893 composer Douglas Moore.Perhaps the great loves come with tears
Born on this day in 1902 actress Norma Shearer.
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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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