Born on this day in 1901 musical theatre and film actress Juanita Hall.
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On this day in 1928 the Metropolitan Opera offered the American premiere of Richard Strauss‘ Die Ägyptische Helena at the Met with Maria Jeritza in the title role.
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Birthday anniversaries of bass Nicola Rossi-Lemeni (1920), baritone Renato Capecchi (1923) and mezzo-soprano Beverly Wolff (1928).
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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