Born on this day in 1923.
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On this day in 1840 Donizetti’s La Favorite premiered in Paris.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riGRz-2shw0
On this day in 1877 Camille Saint-Saens opera Samson et Dalila premiered in Weima.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdpmTuxzs3Q
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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