Our previous Regie quiz returned La Cieca to her position of mysterious superiority since even her very clever cher public weren’t able to figure out that the opera represented was… Das Land des Lächelns. The director was our old, old, old friend Peter Konwitschny.

And now for your next challenge.

This time around we have a video excerpt from a recent opera production. The sound is muted and the subtitles are obscured, but La Cieca is nonetheless confident that her cher public will manage to identify the opera. (She is equally confident that those of you who recognize this production will remain mum while the others play!)

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Hint: appearances to the contrary, it’s not Eugene Onegin!

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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