Headshot of La Cieca

Cher Public

  • La Cieca: The problem with this position is that it assumes that the "...
  • pasavant: A well chosen expletive can add emphasis . This is not an e...
  • The Wistful Pelleastrian: Opera -- Where Does It Fit Quote Of The Day:...
  • louannd: Kyle says on on FB that he is on the Met calendar 3 times th...
  • Gualtier M: 'Twas not always so. Over ten years ago, Relyea was not onl...
  • Regina delle fate: Please, someone, explain to me why Relyea is deemed a star. ...
  • pyramus: I am a couple of days behind because the RSS feed isn't work...
  • Regina delle fate: Joyce El-K is about to open as Violetta with Welsh National ...
  • grimoaldo: I have been watching and listening to those clips from I Due...
  • Lindoro Almaviva: I am confused here. Unless there is another Carmen with Alag...

blog advertising is good for you

Coup de Grace

grace_honorA tribute to Kennedy Center honoree Grace Bumbry from fellow laureate Aretha FranklinRead more »

Motionless on my throne

motionlessThrill to double-barreled diva excitement as that most regal of Kennedy Center honorees Grace Bumbry converses with always awesome Anne Midgette! [Washington Post]

St. Louis Woman

“I had a reputation that I was not easy to work with… But that was because they knew I was very professional, very correct and always, always successful.”

Only one diva could say that and not only get away with it, but make us adore her all the more. [St. Louis Beacon]

Read more »

Grace on Grace

La Cieca continues her salute to Kennedy Honoree Grace Bumbry with this 1973 documentary. 

Read more »

Read more »

Shirley, no jest!

Amazing Grace Bumbry has been named as a recipient of the 2009 Kennedy Center Honors. [Clef Notes]

Read more »