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The response to the critic auditions post has been something more than gratifying, cher public, with over 30 of you competing for entry into one of La Cieca’s limited number of slots.

Those of you who have already emailed will receive your review materials in due course; others La Cieca will ask to wait until the next round.

Or… if you have a performance to review (of an opera or concert you’ve already made arrangements to attend) or else if you feel like getting all thoughtful, La Cieca is open to pitches for live reviews and think pieces, appreciations and what have you. Pitch, public, pitch.

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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