To think of shadows
Born on this day in 1802 author and playwright Victor Hugo.
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The man who played God
Born on this day in 1926 baritone Thomas Stewart.
Don’t keep the brakes on
Born on this day in 1891 composer Cole Porter.
O holy nightingale
Happy 71st birthday soprano Edita Gruberova.
Carte Blanche
Born on this day in 1918 mezzo-soprano Blanche Thebom (some sources say 1915.)
I’ll take the fall
The days are getting shorter, but you can keep the prattle going this fall’s Talk of the Town! You will, you can, you must join in the discussion about: Great mezzo soprano performances (October),
Gained in translation (November), Teleport me back to… (December).