Better loosen up those typing fingers, cher public, because La Cieca is bringing you another of her notorious online chats. On Monday, September 22 beginning at 6:30 PM EDT, La Cieca will present Opening Night in Exile, a chat celebrating the the broadcast of the Met’s 2008 opening night starring Renée Fleming, the diva and the fragrance. Since La Cieca herself will be observing the festivities al fresco on the Met’s big screen, your host for the evening will be her old, old, old friend Enzo Bordello.  Wifi permitting, your doyenne will check in from time to time, though she is sure that even without her in the room, you, my dears, will have plenty to say.

So mark your calendars for next Monday and the first chat of the season.

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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