The embonpoint to become a queen of song

By La Cieca

March 17, 2010

Serious “opera singer” Katherine Jenkins says her greatest wish is to sing Carmen or Cherubino at La Scala.

The 29 year old Welsh mezzo-soprano and crossover singer known for her nine CDs (over 4 million copies sold) and three DVDs already released, a best-selling autobiography, a controversial TV show, a debut recording contract worth 1 million dollars (a record), renewed for 10 million dollars (another record), for selling more records than Maria Callas, for refusing one million dollars offered by Playboy to pose nude, and for her patriotic world tours for the British army [not pictured] Yes, Katherine Jenkins has a dream (for the moment) unfulfilled: to sing at La Scala.

And did she mention that her mentor (and vocal teacher) is Placido Domingo, her idol is Andrea Bocelli and her best friend is Rolando Villazon?

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.