La Cieca just taken a look at a detailed schedule of Met performances for next season, and so she’s only just become aware of the following very interesting couple of weeks around the holidays:

12/29: La Bohème (Netrebko)
12/30: Thaïs (Fleming)
12/31: La Rondine (Gheorghiu)
1/2: Thaïs (Fleming)
1/3 matinee: La Bohème (Netrebko)
1/3 evening: La Rondine (Gheorghiu)
1/5: Thaïs (Fleming)
1/6: La Bohème (Netrebko)
1/7: La Rondine (Gheorghiu)
1/8: Thaïs (Fleming)
1/10 matinee: La Rondine (Gheorghiu)
1/10 evening: La Bohème (Netrebko)

Goodness, but isn’t it a shame to spread that kind of talent out, and to squander it on Massenet and Puccini yet? Your doyenne wonders if there’s still time to commission some sort of three diva vehicle . . .

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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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