Previous posts for June 16th are found here: Willi Boskovsky (2019), David Popper (2020), and Henryk Czyż (2021)
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Helen Traubel (16 June 1899 – 28 July 1972) was an American opera and concert singer best known for her Wagner roles. Starting in the 1950s, she also developed a career as a nightclub and cabaret singer as well as appearing in television, films and musical theater.
Not in MY House!
Traubel's association with the Metropolitan Opera ended in 1953; General Manager Rudolf Bing chose not to renew her contract after expressing disapproval of her radio and TV appearances alongside the likes of Jimmy Durante, and her wish to expand her lucrative career in major supper and night clubs. -- Wikipedia
The reaction of old Mr. Bing
When Traubel decided to sing
With popular stars
In night clubs and bars
Was to downright disparage the thing.
“Miss Traubel, you have no excuse
For such an egregious abuse;
This is more than a threat,
You are done at the Met!
Now pack up your things and vamoose!”
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