The second half of the historic Dual/Duel Diva Concert at Carnegie Hall on January 31, 1982.

Grace Bumbry and Shirley Verrett Concert Part 2

Concert in Honor of Marian Anderson
Verdi: Aida
Cilea: Adriana Lecouvreur
Verdi: Otello
Bellini: Norma
Encore of Norma duet
Opera Orchestra of New York; Eve Queler.
Carnegie Hall, New York, 31 January 1982.

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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