Even among a galaxy of stars, Miss Leontyne Price sheds (how shall I put it?) a special radiance.
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Miss Price was born on February 10, 1927 and the awards ceremony took place on January 26, 2008. La Cieca leaves the math as an exercise for the reader.

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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