Born on this day in 1930 or thereabouts soprano Arlene Saunders.
Happy belated birthday to bosom buddy of the Box Ali Kashani (October 3).
Crossing over
On this day in 1996 Mirella Freni took on the title role in the Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Fedora.
Happy 99th birthday actress Glynis Johns.Born on this day in 1924 baritone Matteo Manuguerra.
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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