My epiglottis filled him with glee
Born on this day in 1898, vastly talented actress and singer Gertrude Lawrence.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elf61L2BkD8
Happy Independence Day All U.S. Parterrians!
Born on this day in 1826 composer Stephen Foster.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-drAf-BQaRc
Born on this day in 1925 mezzo-soprano Cathy Berberian.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkCjr_X2Ldw
Happy 94th birthday Gina Lollobrigida!
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZY3wg75BDA
From July 3:
Born on this day in 1854 composer Leos Janacek.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeQK27m79yk
Born on this day in 1878 composer and performer George M Cohan.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIr-FoBW5Xw
Happy 83rd birthday mezzo-soprano Brigitte Fassbaender.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU3KaheqrR0
WindyCityOperaman
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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