Poor little rich girl
The best things in life are free, cher public, including discussion of off-topic and general interest subjects.
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La Cieca
The best things in life are free, cher public, including discussion of off-topic and general interest subjects.
Born on this day in 1894 soprano Florence Austral
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exaf-4gCv8g
Born on this day in 1921 contralto Marga Höffgen
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt-VRQsLZZs
Happy 90th birthday soprano Wilma Lipp
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0cAvEX24qw
Born on this day in 1935 composer Conrad Susa
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3osDidqFZ0
Happy 45th birthday soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwTWsA6LqL4
La Cieca
James Jorden (who wrote under the names "La Cieca" and "Our Own JJ") was the founder and editor of parterre box. During his 20 year career as an opera critic he wrote for the New York Times, Opera, Gay City News, Opera Now, Musical America and the New York Post. He also raised his voice in punditry on National Public Radio. From time to time he directed opera, including three unsuccessful productions of Don Giovanni. He also contributed a regular column on opera for the New York Observer. James died in October 2023.
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Topics: intermission feature, On This Day
