truly a great wall

By La Cieca

March 12, 2008

The Metâ€™s second season of â€œLive in HDâ€ continues on Saturday, March 15 at 1:30 pm/est with the new production of Brittenâ€™s Peter Grimes. Tenor Anthony Dean Griffey sings the title role, Patricia Racette is the kindhearted Ellen Orford, and Anthony Michaels-Moore is Balstrode. Donald Runnicles conducts.

Intermission features include live interviews hosted by star soprano Natalie Dessay, who opened the Metâ€™s current season with her acclaimed portrayal of Lucia di Lammermoor and stars in the upcoming â€œLive in HDâ€ transmission of La Fille du Regiment.Â Tickets are $22.00 adults; $20 senior; $15.00 children. More information on tickets and theaters at all participating locations is available at the Met’s website.

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.