On this day we at parterre box are always reminded of the heartwarming words of the immortal Hedda Hopper, who wrote in 1943, “For more than 2,000 years Jews and Christians alike all over the world have tried to follow in the footsteps of our Saviour.” Born on this day in 1815 librettist Temistocle SoleraBorn on this day in 1888 composer Gabriel von WayditchBorn on this day in 1900 contralto Gladys Swarthout (with music for the holiday)Born on this day in 1908 writer and actor Quentin CrispHappy 83rd birthday bass Bonaldo GiaiottiHappy 34th birthday soprano Sonya Yoncheva
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On this day we at parterre box are always reminded of the heartwarming words of the immortal Hedda Hopper.
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Following the successful launch of the new regular feature The Talk of the Town in January, the team at the box is inviting contributions for a new quarter of operatic potpourri.
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