On this night in 1924 Tullio Serafin made his Met debut conducting Aida.
Born on this day in 1801 composer Vincenzo Bellini.“Opera has become like instant soup”
On this day in 1989 soprano June Anderson made her Metropolitan Opera debut in a new production of Rigoletto.
“People who should be singing in church choirs are singing major roles. In some ways, success is harder to deal with than not being successful. A Verdi soprano? Grab her! Opera has become like instant soup; just add boiling water and people think it’s there.” — June Anderson, 1990.
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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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