Born on this day in 1902 actress Norma Shearer.
httpvh://youtu.be/EBJnepl5ePI
Born on this day in 1918 director and producer Robert Aldrich.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtJIf9JymXU
Happy 68th birthday soprano Ashley Putnam.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AiB2ze36kg
Born on this day in 1893 composer Douglas Moore.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_BJK8G6Zlw
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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