On this day in 1919 the Metropolitan Opera opened its season with a revival of Tosca starring Geraldine Farrar, Enrico Caruso and Antonio Scotti.
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On this day in 1968 the Kander-Ebb musical Zorba opened on Broadway.
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On this day in 1839 Verdi’s Oberto premiered in Milan.
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On this day in 1866 Thomas’ Mignon premiered at the Opera-Comique.
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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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