Climaxing “a two-year search,” Glimmerglass Opera has pulled off the unique coup of persuading a British music director to lead an American music festival. According to the New York Times, David Angus, whose international credits include the Glyndebourne Festival, the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Mozart Players, will succeed his compatriot Stewart Robertson at the post. In anticipation of the 2009 season, Dame Anne Evans and Jonathan Peter Kenny are already packing their bags.
but fancy, it was there in brixton all along!
By La Cieca 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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