La Cieca is always delighted when a legendary lady of the lyric stage reinvents herself. For example, who ever would have expected Montserrat Caballe to make a comeback as Radames?

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79W1SLyY7zA&start=13

But La Cieca shouldn’t be so surprised, after all: I mean, ever since Martha Wash took on the role…

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK9ThUegXmI&start=58

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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