Born on this day in 1922 actress and comedian Nancy Walker.
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On this day in 1907 Paul Dukas‘ rarity Ariane et Barbe Bleue premiered in Paris.
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Birthday anniversaries of composer Jean-Marie Leclair (1697), tenors Max Lorenz (1901) and Richard Lewis (1914). conductor Peter Maag (1919), tenor Hans Kaart and designer Josef Svoboda (both 1920).
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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