La Cieca thrilled with belated birthday gift
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La Cieca
“Three-time Grammy winner Rene’e Fleming is beloved by classical and opera fans around the world [ça va sans dire], but the superstar soprano has also earned the admiration of a new generation of singers and songwriters …. “
Rufus Wainwright, who performed with Fleming on Elvis Costello‘s television program ‘Spectacle,’ was more than a little excited when she turned up at one of his shows.
“‘I feel like I’m in Alice in Wonderland and I better be good for the Queen,” he remarked…
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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