Due to server snafu, La Cieca has had to repost the “Che Faremo” poll. Please feel free to vote again (or for the first time!)

Who should replace Lorraine Hunt Lieberson in the Met’s production of Orfeo?
Alice Coote
David Daniels
Susan Graham
Bejun Mehta
Ewa Podles
Dolora Zajick
Nessuno — cancel the production!
  

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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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